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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.87, 21,597.60 and 12,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.87, 21,597.60 and 12,238.16 is: 16,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.87 : 21,597.60 = 12,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.87/21,597.60 = 12,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.87x = 21,597.60 × 12,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.87x = 264,314,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,314,857.42/15,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.43

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