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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.56, 21,808.62 and 12,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.56, 21,808.62 and 12,459.04 is: 17,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.56 : 21,808.62 = 12,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.56/21,808.62 = 12,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.56x = 21,808.62 × 12,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.56x = 271,714,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,714,468.92/15,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,173.68

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