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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.24, 21,578.40 and 13,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.24, 21,578.40 and 13,947.76 is: 19,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.24 : 21,578.40 = 13,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.24/21,578.40 = 13,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.24x = 21,578.40 × 13,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.24x = 300,970,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,970,344.38/15,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.88

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