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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.23, 21,535.19 and 13,342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.23, 21,535.19 and 13,342.95 is: 18,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.23 : 21,535.19 = 13,342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.23/21,535.19 = 13,342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.23x = 21,535.19 × 13,342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.23x = 287,342,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,342,896.70/15,594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.24

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