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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.68, 21,029.29 and 14,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.68, 21,029.29 and 14,346.14 is: 19,763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.68 : 21,029.29 = 14,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.68/21,029.29 = 14,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.68x = 21,029.29 × 14,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.68x = 301,688,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,688,997.43/15,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.87

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