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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.69, 21,292.54 and 13,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.69, 21,292.54 and 13,733.80 is: 18,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.69 : 21,292.54 = 13,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.69/21,292.54 = 13,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.69x = 21,292.54 × 13,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.69x = 292,427,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,427,398.29/15,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.75

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