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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.23, 20,982.92 and 14,480.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.23, 20,982.92 and 14,480.81 is: 19,949.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.23 : 20,982.92 = 14,480.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.23/20,982.92 = 14,480.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.23x = 20,982.92 × 14,480.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.23x = 303,849,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,849,500.45/15,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.12

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