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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.27, 21,337.93 and 12,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.27, 21,337.93 and 12,091.94 is: 16,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.27 : 21,337.93 = 12,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.27/21,337.93 = 12,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.27x = 21,337.93 × 12,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.27x = 258,016,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,016,969.28/15,456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.35

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