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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.44, 21,469.32 and 13,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.44, 21,469.32 and 13,807.44 is: 19,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.44 : 21,469.32 = 13,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.44/21,469.32 = 13,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.44x = 21,469.32 × 13,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.44x = 296,436,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,436,347.74/15,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.30

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