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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289, 21,106.50 and 14,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289, 21,106.50 and 14,367.40 is: 19,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289 : 21,106.50 = 14,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289/21,106.50 = 14,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289x = 21,106.50 × 14,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289x = 303,245,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,245,528.10/15,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.23

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