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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.74, 21,580.47 and 13,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.74, 21,580.47 and 13,949.26 is: 19,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.74 : 21,580.47 = 13,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.74/21,580.47 = 13,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.74x = 21,580.47 × 13,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.74x = 301,031,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,031,586.95/15,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.95

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