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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.50, 21,452.56 and 13,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.50, 21,452.56 and 13,519.20 is: 18,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.50 : 21,452.56 = 13,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.50/21,452.56 = 13,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.50x = 21,452.56 × 13,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.50x = 290,021,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,021,449.15/15,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,705.63

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