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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.56, 20,775.52 and 14,596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.56, 20,775.52 and 14,596.39 is: 19,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.56 : 20,775.52 = 14,596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.56/20,775.52 = 14,596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.56x = 20,775.52 × 14,596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.56x = 303,247,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,247,592.37/15,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.12

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