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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.30, 21,361.53 and 13,596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.30, 21,361.53 and 13,596.42 is: 18,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.30 : 21,361.53 = 13,596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.30/21,361.53 = 13,596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.30x = 21,361.53 × 13,596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.30x = 290,440,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,440,333.72/15,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.66

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