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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.26, 20,908.35 and 14,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.26, 20,908.35 and 14,704.14 is: 20,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.26 : 20,908.35 = 14,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.26/20,908.35 = 14,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.26x = 20,908.35 × 14,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.26x = 307,439,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,439,305.57/15,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.34

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