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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.54, 21,433.86 and 13,147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.54, 21,433.86 and 13,147.87 is: 18,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.54 : 21,433.86 = 13,147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.54/21,433.86 = 13,147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.54x = 21,433.86 × 13,147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.54x = 281,809,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,809,551.29/15,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.67

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