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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.72, 21,942.96 and 12,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.72, 21,942.96 and 12,924.56 is: 17,826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.72 : 21,942.96 = 12,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.72/21,942.96 = 12,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.72x = 21,942.96 × 12,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.72x = 283,603,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,603,103.10/15,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.90

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