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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.42, 21,536.16 and 13,489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.42, 21,536.16 and 13,489.90 is: 18,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.42 : 21,536.16 = 13,489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.42/21,536.16 = 13,489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.42x = 21,536.16 × 13,489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.42x = 290,520,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,520,644.78/15,589.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.76

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