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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.40, 20,911.44 and 13,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.40, 20,911.44 and 13,575.76 is: 18,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.40 : 20,911.44 = 13,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.40/20,911.44 = 13,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.40x = 20,911.44 × 13,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.40x = 283,888,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,888,690.69/15,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,738.03

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