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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.12, 21,121.64 and 11,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.12, 21,121.64 and 11,889.08 is: 16,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.12 : 21,121.64 = 11,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.12/21,121.64 = 11,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.12x = 21,121.64 × 11,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.12x = 251,116,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,116,792.99/15,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.74

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