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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.28, 21,339.08 and 13,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.28, 21,339.08 and 13,830.10 is: 18,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.28 : 21,339.08 = 13,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.28/21,339.08 = 13,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.28x = 21,339.08 × 13,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.28x = 295,121,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,121,610.31/15,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.42

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