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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.36, 21,512.88 and 12,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.36, 21,512.88 and 12,083.88 is: 16,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.36 : 21,512.88 = 12,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.36/21,512.88 = 12,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.36x = 21,512.88 × 12,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.36x = 259,959,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,959,060.37/15,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.87

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