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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.50, 21,585.82 and 12,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.50, 21,585.82 and 12,061.44 is: 16,631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.50 : 21,585.82 = 12,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.50/21,585.82 = 12,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.50x = 21,585.82 × 12,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.50x = 260,356,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,356,072.78/15,654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.39

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