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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.37, 21,794.49 and 13,102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.37, 21,794.49 and 13,102.29 is: 18,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.37 : 21,794.49 = 13,102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.37/21,794.49 = 13,102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.37x = 21,794.49 × 13,102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.37x = 285,557,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,557,728.38/15,781.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.61

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