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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.50, 21,274.06 and 13,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.50, 21,274.06 and 13,314.14 is: 18,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.50 : 21,274.06 = 13,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.50/21,274.06 = 13,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.50x = 21,274.06 × 13,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.50x = 283,245,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,245,813.21/15,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.85

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