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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.76, 21,302.88 and 13,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.76, 21,302.88 and 13,459.08 is: 18,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.76 : 21,302.88 = 13,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.76/21,302.88 = 13,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.76x = 21,302.88 × 13,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.76x = 286,717,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,717,166.15/15,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.24

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