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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.14, 21,073.92 and 15,090.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.14, 21,073.92 and 15,090.93 is: 20,689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.14 : 21,073.92 = 15,090.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.14/21,073.92 = 15,090.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.14x = 21,073.92 × 15,090.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.14x = 318,025,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,025,051.55/15,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.75

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