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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.12, 21,843.30 and 13,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.12, 21,843.30 and 13,738.60 is: 18,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.12 : 21,843.30 = 13,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.12/21,843.30 = 13,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.12x = 21,843.30 × 13,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.12x = 300,096,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,096,361.38/15,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.73

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