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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.10, 21,084.27 and 11,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.10, 21,084.27 and 11,727.98 is: 16,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.10 : 21,084.27 = 11,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.10/21,084.27 = 11,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.10x = 21,084.27 × 11,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.10x = 247,275,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,275,896.87/15,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.41

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