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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.55, 21,899.68 and 12,504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.55, 21,899.68 and 12,504.91 is: 17,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.55 : 21,899.68 = 12,504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.55/21,899.68 = 12,504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.55x = 21,899.68 × 12,504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.55x = 273,853,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,853,494.17/15,872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.28

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