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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.54, 21,254.34 and 11,987.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.54, 21,254.34 and 11,987.78 is: 16,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.54 : 21,254.34 = 11,987.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.54/21,254.34 = 11,987.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.54x = 21,254.34 × 11,987.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.54x = 254,792,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,792,351.97/15,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.60

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