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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291, 21,049.74 and 13,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291, 21,049.74 and 13,718.52 is: 18,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291 : 21,049.74 = 13,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291/21,049.74 = 13,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291x = 21,049.74 × 13,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291x = 288,771,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,771,279.18/15,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.05

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