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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.79, 21,312.93 and 13,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.79, 21,312.93 and 13,225.05 is: 18,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.79 : 21,312.93 = 13,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.79/21,312.93 = 13,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.79x = 21,312.93 × 13,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.79x = 281,864,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,864,564.90/15,455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.83

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