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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.16, 21,201.10 and 14,659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.16, 21,201.10 and 14,659.95 is: 20,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.16 : 21,201.10 = 14,659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.16/21,201.10 = 14,659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.16x = 21,201.10 × 14,659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.16x = 310,807,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,807,108.80/15,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.32

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