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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,829.48, 21,834.42 and 12,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,829.48, 21,834.42 and 12,466.84 is: 17,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,829.48 : 21,834.42 = 12,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,829.48/21,834.42 = 12,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,829.48x = 21,834.42 × 12,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,829.48x = 272,206,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,206,220.63/15,829.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.16

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