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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.32, 21,001.50 and 13,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.32, 21,001.50 and 13,615.20 is: 18,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.32 : 21,001.50 = 13,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.32/21,001.50 = 13,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.32x = 21,001.50 × 13,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.32x = 285,939,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,939,622.80/15,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.82

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