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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.16, 20,836.19 and 14,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.16, 20,836.19 and 14,640.59 is: 20,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.16 : 20,836.19 = 14,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.16/20,836.19 = 14,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.16x = 20,836.19 × 14,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.16x = 305,054,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,054,114.95/15,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.26

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