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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.56, 21,320.36 and 13,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.56, 21,320.36 and 13,187.32 is: 18,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.56 : 21,320.36 = 13,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.56/21,320.36 = 13,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.56x = 21,320.36 × 13,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.56x = 281,158,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,158,290.60/15,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.43

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