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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.27, 21,327.80 and 15,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.27, 21,327.80 and 15,094.98 is: 20,918.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.27 : 21,327.80 = 15,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.27/21,327.80 = 15,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.27x = 21,327.80 × 15,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.27x = 321,942,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,942,638.97/15,390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.58

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