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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.34, 21,163.68 and 13,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.34, 21,163.68 and 13,350.84 is: 18,385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.34 : 21,163.68 = 13,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.34/21,163.68 = 13,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.34x = 21,163.68 × 13,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.34x = 282,552,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,552,905.49/15,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.39

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