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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.68, 21,108 and 14,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.68, 21,108 and 14,363.34 is: 19,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.68 : 21,108 = 14,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.68/21,108 = 14,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.68x = 21,108 × 14,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.68x = 303,181,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,181,380.72/15,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.26

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