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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.20, 21,186.90 and 14,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.20, 21,186.90 and 14,555.88 is: 20,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.20 : 21,186.90 = 14,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.20/21,186.90 = 14,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.20x = 21,186.90 × 14,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.20x = 308,393,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,393,973.97/15,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.72

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