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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.32, 20,793.98 and 14,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.32, 20,793.98 and 14,401.92 is: 19,876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.32 : 20,793.98 = 14,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.32/20,793.98 = 14,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.32x = 20,793.98 × 14,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.32x = 299,473,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,473,164.43/15,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.99

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