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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.27, 21,644.40 and 12,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.27, 21,644.40 and 12,085.35 is: 16,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.27 : 21,644.40 = 12,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.27/21,644.40 = 12,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.27x = 21,644.40 × 12,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.27x = 261,580,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,580,149.54/15,678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.25

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