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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.32, 21,077.70 and 14,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.32, 21,077.70 and 14,573.48 is: 20,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.32 : 21,077.70 = 14,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.32/21,077.70 = 14,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.32x = 21,077.70 × 14,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.32x = 307,175,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,175,439.40/15,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.90

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