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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.96, 21,791.16 and 12,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.96, 21,791.16 and 12,446.44 is: 17,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.96 : 21,791.16 = 12,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.96/21,791.16 = 12,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.96x = 21,791.16 × 12,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.96x = 271,222,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,222,365.47/15,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,156.24

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