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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.93, 21,294.31 and 13,477.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.93, 21,294.31 and 13,477.03 is: 18,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.93 : 21,294.31 = 13,477.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.93/21,294.31 = 13,477.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.93x = 21,294.31 × 13,477.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.93x = 286,984,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,984,054.70/15,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.09

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