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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.04, 21,214.80 and 12,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.04, 21,214.80 and 12,053.28 is: 16,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.04 : 21,214.80 = 12,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.04/21,214.80 = 12,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.04x = 21,214.80 × 12,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.04x = 255,707,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,707,924.54/15,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.69

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