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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.74, 21,010.69 and 14,386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.74, 21,010.69 and 14,386.41 is: 19,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.74 : 21,010.69 = 14,386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.74/21,010.69 = 14,386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.74x = 21,010.69 × 14,386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.74x = 302,268,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,268,418.71/15,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.82

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