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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.45, 21,318.86 and 13,760.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.45, 21,318.86 and 13,760.33 is: 19,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.45 : 21,318.86 = 13,760.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.45/21,318.86 = 13,760.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.45x = 21,318.86 × 13,760.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.45x = 293,354,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,354,533.32/15,422.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.26

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