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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.40, 21,905.12 and 12,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.40, 21,905.12 and 12,088.52 is: 16,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.40 : 21,905.12 = 12,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.40/21,905.12 = 12,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.40x = 21,905.12 × 12,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.40x = 264,800,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,800,481.22/15,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.13

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