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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.99, 21,009.68 and 14,385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.99, 21,009.68 and 14,385.67 is: 19,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.99 : 21,009.68 = 14,385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.99/21,009.68 = 14,385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.99x = 21,009.68 × 14,385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.99x = 302,238,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,238,252.78/15,213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.81

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