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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.60, 20,710.80 and 13,428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.60, 20,710.80 and 13,428.96 is: 18,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.60 : 20,710.80 = 13,428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.60/20,710.80 = 13,428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.60x = 20,710.80 × 13,428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.60x = 278,124,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,124,504.77/15,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.18

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