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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.16, 21,213.48 and 13,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.16, 21,213.48 and 13,385.20 is: 18,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.16 : 21,213.48 = 13,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.16/21,213.48 = 13,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.16x = 21,213.48 × 13,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.16x = 283,946,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,946,672.50/15,378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.28

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