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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.81, 21,079.95 and 12,192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.81, 21,079.95 and 12,192.53 is: 16,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.81 : 21,079.95 = 12,192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.81/21,079.95 = 12,192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.81x = 21,079.95 × 12,192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.81x = 257,017,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,017,771.65/15,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.77

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