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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.28, 21,457.44 and 12,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.28, 21,457.44 and 12,190.16 is: 16,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.28 : 21,457.44 = 12,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.28/21,457.44 = 12,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.28x = 21,457.44 × 12,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.28x = 261,569,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,569,626.79/15,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,817.65

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