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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.65, 21,866.43 and 12,500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.65, 21,866.43 and 12,500.89 is: 17,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.65 : 21,866.43 = 12,500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.65/21,866.43 = 12,500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.65x = 21,866.43 × 12,500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.65x = 273,349,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,349,836.12/15,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.21

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