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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.77, 21,180.05 and 14,142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.77, 21,180.05 and 14,142.79 is: 19,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.77 : 21,180.05 = 14,142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.77/21,180.05 = 14,142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.77x = 21,180.05 × 14,142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.77x = 299,544,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,544,999.34/15,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.74

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