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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.06, 21,130.18 and 14,430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.06, 21,130.18 and 14,430.12 is: 19,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.06 : 21,130.18 = 14,430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.06/21,130.18 = 14,430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.06x = 21,130.18 × 14,430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.06x = 304,911,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,911,033.02/15,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.83

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