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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.45, 21,170.36 and 13,847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.45, 21,170.36 and 13,847.02 is: 19,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.45 : 21,170.36 = 13,847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.45/21,170.36 = 13,847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.45x = 21,170.36 × 13,847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.45x = 293,146,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,146,380.02/15,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.59

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