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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.83, 21,131.99 and 14,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.83, 21,131.99 and 14,059.04 is: 19,400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.83 : 21,131.99 = 14,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.83/21,131.99 = 14,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.83x = 21,131.99 × 14,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.83x = 297,095,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,095,369.46/15,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.47

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