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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.55, 20,829.73 and 14,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.55, 20,829.73 and 14,819.14 is: 20,536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.55 : 20,829.73 = 14,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.55/20,829.73 = 14,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.55x = 20,829.73 × 14,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.55x = 308,678,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,678,685.03/15,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.75

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