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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.89, 21,176.08 and 13,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.89, 21,176.08 and 13,472.38 is: 18,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.89 : 21,176.08 = 13,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.89/21,176.08 = 13,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.89x = 21,176.08 × 13,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.89x = 285,292,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,292,146.13/15,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.84

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