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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.69, 21,028.61 and 11,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.69, 21,028.61 and 11,712.20 is: 16,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.69 : 21,028.61 = 11,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.69/21,028.61 = 11,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.69x = 21,028.61 × 11,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.69x = 246,291,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,291,210.18/15,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.48

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