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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.88, 21,663.18 and 13,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.88, 21,663.18 and 13,481.28 is: 18,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.88 : 21,663.18 = 13,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.88/21,663.18 = 13,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.88x = 21,663.18 × 13,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.88x = 292,047,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,047,395.27/15,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.77

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