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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.42, 21,942.69 and 12,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.42, 21,942.69 and 12,549.80 is: 17,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.42 : 21,942.69 = 12,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.42/21,942.69 = 12,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.42x = 21,942.69 × 12,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.42x = 275,376,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,376,370.96/15,881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.53

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