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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.07, 21,590.58 and 13,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.07, 21,590.58 and 13,956.60 is: 19,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.07 : 21,590.58 = 13,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.07/21,590.58 = 13,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.07x = 21,590.58 × 13,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.07x = 301,331,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,331,088.83/15,638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.07

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