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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.68, 20,894.30 and 13,917.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.68, 20,894.30 and 13,917.81 is: 19,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.68 : 20,894.30 = 13,917.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.68/20,894.30 = 13,917.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.68x = 20,894.30 × 13,917.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.68x = 290,802,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,802,897.48/15,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.19

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