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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.06, 21,408.66 and 13,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.06, 21,408.66 and 13,008.72 is: 17,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.06 : 21,408.66 = 13,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.06/21,408.66 = 13,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.06x = 21,408.66 × 13,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.06x = 278,499,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,499,263.52/15,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.76

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