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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.84, 21,604.88 and 13,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.84, 21,604.88 and 13,772.37 is: 18,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.84 : 21,604.88 = 13,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.84/21,604.88 = 13,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.84x = 21,604.88 × 13,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.84x = 297,550,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,550,435.60/15,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.80

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