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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.04, 21,434.16 and 12,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.04, 21,434.16 and 12,180.64 is: 16,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.04 : 21,434.16 = 12,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.04/21,434.16 = 12,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.04x = 21,434.16 × 12,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.04x = 261,081,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,081,786.66/15,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.34

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