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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.33, 21,318.68 and 13,760.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.33, 21,318.68 and 13,760.21 is: 19,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.33 : 21,318.68 = 13,760.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.33/21,318.68 = 13,760.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.33x = 21,318.68 × 13,760.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.33x = 293,349,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,349,460.43/15,422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.09

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