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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.75, 21,755.43 and 13,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.75, 21,755.43 and 13,649.60 is: 18,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.75 : 21,755.43 = 13,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.75/21,755.43 = 13,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.75x = 21,755.43 × 13,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.75x = 296,952,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,952,808.55/15,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.57

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