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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.24, 21,114.27 and 13,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.24, 21,114.27 and 13,305.06 is: 18,346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.24 : 21,114.27 = 13,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.24/21,114.27 = 13,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.24x = 21,114.27 × 13,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.24x = 280,926,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,926,629.21/15,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.54

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