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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.20, 21,057.30 and 14,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.20, 21,057.30 and 14,916.60 is: 20,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.20 : 21,057.30 = 14,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.20/21,057.30 = 14,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.20x = 21,057.30 × 14,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.20x = 314,103,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,103,321.18/15,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.55

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