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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.24, 21,336.30 and 12,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.24, 21,336.30 and 12,093.24 is: 16,710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.24 : 21,336.30 = 12,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.24/21,336.30 = 12,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.24x = 21,336.30 × 12,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.24x = 258,024,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,024,996.61/15,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.12

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