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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.38, 21,391.56 and 13,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.38, 21,391.56 and 13,475.07 is: 18,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.38 : 21,391.56 = 13,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.38/21,391.56 = 13,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.38x = 21,391.56 × 13,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.38x = 288,252,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,252,768.41/15,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.61

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