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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.78, 21,476.26 and 13,336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.78, 21,476.26 and 13,336.62 is: 18,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.78 : 21,476.26 = 13,336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.78/21,476.26 = 13,336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.78x = 21,476.26 × 13,336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.78x = 286,420,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,420,718.64/15,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.05

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