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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.88, 21,159.36 and 13,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.88, 21,159.36 and 13,263.36 is: 18,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.88 : 21,159.36 = 13,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.88/21,159.36 = 13,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.88x = 21,159.36 × 13,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.88x = 280,644,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,644,209.05/15,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.68

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