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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.04, 21,013.56 and 13,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.04, 21,013.56 and 13,623.92 is: 18,809.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.04 : 21,013.56 = 13,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.04/21,013.56 = 13,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.04x = 21,013.56 × 13,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.04x = 286,287,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,287,060.36/15,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.88

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