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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.52, 21,984.96 and 13,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.52, 21,984.96 and 13,282.76 is: 18,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.52 : 21,984.96 = 13,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.52/21,984.96 = 13,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.52x = 21,984.96 × 13,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.52x = 292,020,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,020,947.29/15,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.27

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