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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.18, 21,096.90 and 12,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.18, 21,096.90 and 12,204.90 is: 16,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.18 : 21,096.90 = 12,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.18/21,096.90 = 12,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.18x = 21,096.90 × 12,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.18x = 257,485,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,485,554.81/15,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.74

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