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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.13, 21,397.16 and 13,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.13, 21,397.16 and 13,527.43 is: 18,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.13 : 21,397.16 = 13,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.13/21,397.16 = 13,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.13x = 21,397.16 × 13,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.13x = 289,448,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,448,584.10/15,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.50

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