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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.91, 20,801.61 and 13,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.91, 20,801.61 and 13,176.56 is: 18,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.91 : 20,801.61 = 13,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.91/20,801.61 = 13,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.91x = 20,801.61 × 13,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.91x = 274,093,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,093,558.25/15,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.36

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