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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.42, 21,966.43 and 13,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.42, 21,966.43 and 13,666.27 is: 18,864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.42 : 21,966.43 = 13,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.42/21,966.43 = 13,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.42x = 21,966.43 × 13,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.42x = 300,199,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,199,163.32/15,913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.53

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