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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.49, 21,959.61 and 13,661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.49, 21,959.61 and 13,661.34 is: 18,857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.49 : 21,959.61 = 13,661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.49/21,959.61 = 13,661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.49x = 21,959.61 × 13,661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.49x = 299,997,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,997,698.48/15,908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.71

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