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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.63, 21,393.69 and 13,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.63, 21,393.69 and 13,524.95 is: 18,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.63 : 21,393.69 = 13,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.63/21,393.69 = 13,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.63x = 21,393.69 × 13,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.63x = 289,348,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,348,587.57/15,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.06

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