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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.92, 21,356.64 and 13,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.92, 21,356.64 and 13,234.92 is: 18,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.92 : 21,356.64 = 13,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.92/21,356.64 = 13,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.92x = 21,356.64 × 13,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.92x = 282,653,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,653,421.87/15,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.08

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