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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.18, 21,307.98 and 13,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.18, 21,307.98 and 13,059.82 is: 18,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.18 : 21,307.98 = 13,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.18/21,307.98 = 13,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.18x = 21,307.98 × 13,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.18x = 278,278,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,278,383.36/15,454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.67

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