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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.78, 21,310.18 and 13,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.78, 21,310.18 and 13,223.04 is: 18,234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.78 : 21,310.18 = 13,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.78/21,310.18 = 13,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.78x = 21,310.18 × 13,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.78x = 281,785,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,785,362.55/15,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.07

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