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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.10, 21,063.50 and 11,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.10, 21,063.50 and 11,921.60 is: 16,429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.10 : 21,063.50 = 11,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.10/21,063.50 = 11,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.10x = 21,063.50 × 11,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.10x = 251,110,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,110,621.60/15,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,429.53

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