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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.28, 21,073.87 and 14,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.28, 21,073.87 and 14,670.92 is: 20,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.28 : 21,073.87 = 14,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.28/21,073.87 = 14,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.28x = 21,073.87 × 14,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.28x = 309,173,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,173,131.88/15,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.50

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