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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.16, 21,804.96 and 12,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.16, 21,804.96 and 12,274.08 is: 16,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.16 : 21,804.96 = 12,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.16/21,804.96 = 12,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.16x = 21,804.96 × 12,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.16x = 267,635,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,635,823.44/15,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.95

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