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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.14, 21,071.18 and 15,088.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.14, 21,071.18 and 15,088.93 is: 20,687.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.14 : 21,071.18 = 15,088.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.14/21,071.18 = 15,088.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.14x = 21,071.18 × 15,088.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.14x = 317,941,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,941,557.51/15,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.01

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