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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.15, 21,179.31 and 11,768.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.15, 21,179.31 and 11,768.69 is: 16,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.15 : 21,179.31 = 11,768.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.15/21,179.31 = 11,768.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.15x = 21,179.31 × 11,768.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.15x = 249,252,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,252,627.91/15,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.80

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