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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,345.09, 21,161.79 and 14,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,345.09, 21,161.79 and 14,199.66 is: 19,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,345.09 : 21,161.79 = 14,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,345.09/21,161.79 = 14,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,345.09x = 21,161.79 × 14,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,345.09x = 300,490,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,490,222.99/15,345.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.17

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