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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.80, 21,359.46 and 13,594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.80, 21,359.46 and 13,594.92 is: 18,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.80 : 21,359.46 = 13,594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.80/21,359.46 = 13,594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.80x = 21,359.46 × 13,594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.80x = 290,380,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,380,149.94/15,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.59

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