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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.96, 21,177.36 and 12,000.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.96, 21,177.36 and 12,000.94 is: 16,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.96 : 21,177.36 = 12,000.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.96/21,177.36 = 12,000.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.96x = 21,177.36 × 12,000.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.96x = 254,148,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,148,226.72/15,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.84

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