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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.32, 21,070.80 and 14,568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.32, 21,070.80 and 14,568.48 is: 20,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.32 : 21,070.80 = 14,568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.32/21,070.80 = 14,568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.32x = 21,070.80 × 14,568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.32x = 306,969,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,969,528.38/15,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.00

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