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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.51, 21,331.53 and 13,666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.51, 21,331.53 and 13,666.22 is: 18,850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.51 : 21,331.53 = 13,666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.51/21,331.53 = 13,666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.51x = 21,331.53 × 13,666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.51x = 291,521,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,521,381.92/15,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.99

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