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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.72, 21,741.28 and 13,070.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.72, 21,741.28 and 13,070.85 is: 18,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.72 : 21,741.28 = 13,070.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.72/21,741.28 = 13,070.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.72x = 21,741.28 × 13,070.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.72x = 284,177,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,177,009.69/15,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.42

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