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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.70, 21,038.67 and 14,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.70, 21,038.67 and 14,028.30 is: 19,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.70 : 21,038.67 = 14,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.70/21,038.67 = 14,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.70x = 21,038.67 × 14,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.70x = 295,136,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,136,774.36/15,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.67

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