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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.50, 21,993.78 and 12,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.50, 21,993.78 and 12,152.80 is: 16,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.50 : 21,993.78 = 12,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.50/21,993.78 = 12,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.50x = 21,993.78 × 12,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.50x = 267,286,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,286,009.58/15,935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.99

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