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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.75, 20,859.68 and 14,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.75, 20,859.68 and 14,002.19 is: 19,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.75 : 20,859.68 = 14,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.75/20,859.68 = 14,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.75x = 20,859.68 × 14,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.75x = 292,081,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,081,028.39/15,116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.69

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