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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.24, 21,046.62 and 13,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.24, 21,046.62 and 13,256.08 is: 18,278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.24 : 21,046.62 = 13,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.24/21,046.62 = 13,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.24x = 21,046.62 × 13,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.24x = 278,995,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,995,678.45/15,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.93

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