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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.17, 21,046.77 and 14,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.17, 21,046.77 and 14,004.27 is: 19,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.17 : 21,046.77 = 14,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.17/21,046.77 = 14,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.17x = 21,046.77 × 14,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.17x = 294,744,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,744,649.71/15,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.90

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