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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.91, 21,251.25 and 11,820.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.91, 21,251.25 and 11,820.90 is: 16,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.91 : 21,251.25 = 11,820.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.91/21,251.25 = 11,820.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.91x = 21,251.25 × 11,820.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.91x = 251,208,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,208,901.13/15,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.24

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