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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.82, 21,562.07 and 13,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.82, 21,562.07 and 13,611.92 is: 18,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.82 : 21,562.07 = 13,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.82/21,562.07 = 13,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.82x = 21,562.07 × 13,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.82x = 293,500,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,500,996.00/15,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.36

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