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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.12, 21,919.42 and 12,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.12, 21,919.42 and 12,131.12 is: 16,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.12 : 21,919.42 = 12,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.12/21,919.42 = 12,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.12x = 21,919.42 × 12,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.12x = 265,907,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,907,114.35/15,920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.58

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