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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.91, 20,875.65 and 13,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.91, 20,875.65 and 13,521.60 is: 18,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.91 : 20,875.65 = 13,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.91/20,875.65 = 13,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.91x = 20,875.65 × 13,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.91x = 282,272,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,272,189.04/15,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.91

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