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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.18, 21,098.27 and 12,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.18, 21,098.27 and 12,205.90 is: 16,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.18 : 21,098.27 = 12,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.18/21,098.27 = 12,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.18x = 21,098.27 × 12,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.18x = 257,523,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,523,373.79/15,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.11

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