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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.35, 21,858.26 and 13,640.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.35, 21,858.26 and 13,640.01 is: 18,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.35 : 21,858.26 = 13,640.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.35/21,858.26 = 13,640.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.35x = 21,858.26 × 13,640.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.35x = 298,146,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,146,816.78/15,854.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.36

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