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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.56, 21,901.96 and 12,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.56, 21,901.96 and 12,525.36 is: 17,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.56 : 21,901.96 = 12,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.56/21,901.96 = 12,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.56x = 21,901.96 × 12,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.56x = 274,329,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,329,933.71/15,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.88

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