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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.62, 21,099.08 and 13,077.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.62, 21,099.08 and 13,077.47 is: 18,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.62 : 21,099.08 = 13,077.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.62/21,099.08 = 13,077.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.62x = 21,099.08 × 13,077.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.62x = 275,922,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,922,671.17/15,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.19

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