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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.39, 21,008.97 and 14,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.39, 21,008.97 and 14,385.03 is: 19,865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.39 : 21,008.97 = 14,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.39/21,008.97 = 14,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.39x = 21,008.97 × 14,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.39x = 302,214,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,214,663.72/15,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.04

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