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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.32, 21,320.01 and 13,187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.32, 21,320.01 and 13,187.07 is: 18,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.32 : 21,320.01 = 13,187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.32/21,320.01 = 13,187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.32x = 21,320.01 × 13,187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.32x = 281,148,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,148,464.27/15,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.08

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