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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.19, 20,779.83 and 14,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.19, 20,779.83 and 14,058.32 is: 19,407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.19 : 20,779.83 = 14,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.19/20,779.83 = 14,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.19x = 20,779.83 × 14,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.19x = 292,129,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,129,395.79/15,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.77

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