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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.14, 21,385.50 and 13,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.14, 21,385.50 and 13,277.40 is: 18,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.14 : 21,385.50 = 13,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.14/21,385.50 = 13,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.14x = 21,385.50 × 13,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.14x = 283,943,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,943,837.70/15,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.34

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