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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.50, 21,992.40 and 12,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.50, 21,992.40 and 12,151.80 is: 16,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.50 : 21,992.40 = 12,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.50/21,992.40 = 12,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.50x = 21,992.40 × 12,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.50x = 267,247,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,247,246.32/15,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.61

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