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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.50, 21,150.26 and 14,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.50, 21,150.26 and 14,323.94 is: 19,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.50 : 21,150.26 = 14,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.50/21,150.26 = 14,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.50x = 21,150.26 × 14,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.50x = 302,954,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,954,877.85/15,324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.32

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