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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.75, 21,036.64 and 13,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.75, 21,036.64 and 13,123.63 is: 18,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.75 : 21,036.64 = 13,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.75/21,036.64 = 13,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.75x = 21,036.64 × 13,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.75x = 276,076,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,076,975.59/15,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.33

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