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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.37, 21,229.83 and 11,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.37, 21,229.83 and 11,784.96 is: 16,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.37 : 21,229.83 = 11,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.37/21,229.83 = 11,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.37x = 21,229.83 × 11,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.37x = 250,192,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,192,697.36/15,376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.25

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