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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.51, 21,141.95 and 14,438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.51, 21,141.95 and 14,438.59 is: 19,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.51 : 21,141.95 = 14,438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.51/21,141.95 = 14,438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.51x = 21,141.95 × 14,438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.51x = 305,259,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,259,822.80/15,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.62

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