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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.28, 21,337.71 and 13,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.28, 21,337.71 and 13,829.10 is: 18,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.28 : 21,337.71 = 13,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.28/21,337.71 = 13,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.28x = 21,337.71 × 13,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.28x = 295,081,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,081,325.36/15,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.05

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