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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.92, 21,545.14 and 13,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.92, 21,545.14 and 13,496.40 is: 18,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.92 : 21,545.14 = 13,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.92/21,545.14 = 13,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.92x = 21,545.14 × 13,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.92x = 290,781,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,781,827.50/15,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.74

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