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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501, 21,376.90 and 11,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501, 21,376.90 and 11,958.60 is: 16,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501 : 21,376.90 = 11,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501/21,376.90 = 11,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501x = 21,376.90 × 11,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501x = 255,637,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,637,796.34/15,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.70

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