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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.75, 21,920.21 and 11,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.75, 21,920.21 and 11,912.40 is: 16,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.75 : 21,920.21 = 11,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.75/21,920.21 = 11,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.75x = 21,920.21 × 11,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.75x = 261,122,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,122,309.60/15,879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,443.73

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