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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.92, 21,231.36 and 13,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.92, 21,231.36 and 13,152.96 is: 18,135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.92 : 21,231.36 = 13,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.92/21,231.36 = 13,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.92x = 21,231.36 × 13,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.92x = 279,255,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,255,228.83/15,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.91

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