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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.36, 21,126.07 and 12,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.36, 21,126.07 and 12,128.56 is: 16,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.36 : 21,126.07 = 12,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.36/21,126.07 = 12,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.36x = 21,126.07 × 12,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.36x = 256,228,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,228,807.56/15,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.72

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