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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.84, 21,156.72 and 12,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.84, 21,156.72 and 12,000.60 is: 16,577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.84 : 21,156.72 = 12,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.84/21,156.72 = 12,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.84x = 21,156.72 × 12,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.84x = 253,893,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,893,334.03/15,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,577.17

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