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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.64, 21,404.16 and 13,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.64, 21,404.16 and 13,290.96 is: 18,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.64 : 21,404.16 = 13,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.64/21,404.16 = 13,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.64x = 21,404.16 × 13,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.64x = 284,481,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,481,834.39/15,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.08

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