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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.01, 21,649.68 and 13,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.01, 21,649.68 and 13,292.78 is: 18,338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.01 : 21,649.68 = 13,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.01/21,649.68 = 13,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.01x = 21,649.68 × 13,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.01x = 287,784,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,784,325.06/15,693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.38

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