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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.58, 21,192.84 and 14,464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.58, 21,192.84 and 14,464.85 is: 19,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.58 : 21,192.84 = 14,464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.58/21,192.84 = 14,464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.58x = 21,192.84 × 14,464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.58x = 306,551,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,551,145.71/15,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.00

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