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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.88, 21,116.22 and 14,419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.88, 21,116.22 and 14,419.99 is: 19,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.88 : 21,116.22 = 14,419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.88/21,116.22 = 14,419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.88x = 21,116.22 × 14,419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.88x = 304,495,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,495,575.66/15,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.94

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