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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.50, 20,981.66 and 13,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.50, 20,981.66 and 13,091.56 is: 18,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.50 : 20,981.66 = 13,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.50/20,981.66 = 13,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.50x = 20,981.66 × 13,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.50x = 274,682,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,682,660.79/15,212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.38

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