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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.14, 20,833.93 and 14,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.14, 20,833.93 and 14,034.03 is: 19,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.14 : 20,833.93 = 14,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.14/20,833.93 = 14,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.14x = 20,833.93 × 14,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.14x = 292,383,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,383,824.30/15,103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.15

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