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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.65, 21,073.23 and 15,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.65, 21,073.23 and 15,090.44 is: 20,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.65 : 21,073.23 = 15,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.65/21,073.23 = 15,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.65x = 21,073.23 × 15,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.65x = 318,004,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,004,312.92/15,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.06

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