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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.65, 21,074.60 and 15,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.65, 21,074.60 and 15,091.44 is: 20,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.65 : 21,074.60 = 15,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.65/21,074.60 = 15,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.65x = 21,074.60 × 15,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.65x = 318,046,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,046,061.42/15,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.43

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