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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.46, 20,795.52 and 14,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.46, 20,795.52 and 14,403.05 is: 19,878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.46 : 20,795.52 = 14,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.46/20,795.52 = 14,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.46x = 20,795.52 × 14,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.46x = 299,518,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,518,810.36/15,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.53

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