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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.28, 20,799.36 and 13,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.28, 20,799.36 and 13,866 is: 19,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.28 : 20,799.36 = 13,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.28/20,799.36 = 13,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.28x = 20,799.36 × 13,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.28x = 288,403,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,403,925.76/15,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.99

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