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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.24, 21,027.33 and 13,242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.24, 21,027.33 and 13,242.06 is: 18,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.24 : 21,027.33 = 13,242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.24/21,027.33 = 13,242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.24x = 21,027.33 × 13,242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.24x = 278,445,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,445,165.50/15,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.61

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