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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.88, 21,171.78 and 13,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.88, 21,171.78 and 13,272.36 is: 18,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.88 : 21,171.78 = 13,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.88/21,171.78 = 13,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.88x = 21,171.78 × 13,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.88x = 280,999,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,999,486.00/15,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.10

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