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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.20, 21,436.05 and 13,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.20, 21,436.05 and 13,999.30 is: 19,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.20 : 21,436.05 = 13,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.20/21,436.05 = 13,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.20x = 21,436.05 × 13,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.20x = 300,089,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,089,694.77/15,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,322.98

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