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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.24, 21,208.94 and 13,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.24, 21,208.94 and 13,383.72 is: 18,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.24 : 21,208.94 = 13,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.24/21,208.94 = 13,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.24x = 21,208.94 × 13,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.24x = 283,854,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,854,514.46/15,401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.63

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