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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.65, 21,601.71 and 13,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.65, 21,601.71 and 13,867.92 is: 19,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.65 : 21,601.71 = 13,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.65/21,601.71 = 13,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.65x = 21,601.71 × 13,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.65x = 299,570,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,570,786.14/15,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,131.33

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