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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.50, 20,913.99 and 14,489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.50, 20,913.99 and 14,489.30 is: 19,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.50 : 20,913.99 = 14,489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.50/20,913.99 = 14,489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.50x = 20,913.99 × 14,489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.50x = 303,029,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,029,075.31/15,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.30

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