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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.12, 21,871.28 and 12,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.12, 21,871.28 and 12,096.14 is: 16,654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.12 : 21,871.28 = 12,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.12/21,871.28 = 12,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.12x = 21,871.28 × 12,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.12x = 264,558,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,558,064.86/15,885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.46

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