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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.60, 21,809.52 and 15,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.60, 21,809.52 and 15,415.20 is: 21,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.60 : 21,809.52 = 15,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.60/21,809.52 = 15,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.60x = 21,809.52 × 15,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.60x = 336,198,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,198,112.70/15,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.76

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