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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.01, 21,846.97 and 12,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.01, 21,846.97 and 12,064.58 is: 16,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.01 : 21,846.97 = 12,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.01/21,846.97 = 12,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.01x = 21,846.97 × 12,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.01x = 263,574,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,574,560.12/15,848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.40

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