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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.91, 21,771.86 and 13,923.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.91, 21,771.86 and 13,923.18 is: 19,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.91 : 21,771.86 = 13,923.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.91/21,771.86 = 13,923.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.91x = 21,771.86 × 13,923.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.91x = 303,133,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,133,456.10/15,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.00

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