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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.27, 21,231.62 and 14,682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.27, 21,231.62 and 14,682.07 is: 20,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.27 : 21,231.62 = 14,682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.27/21,231.62 = 14,682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.27x = 21,231.62 × 14,682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.27x = 311,724,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,724,131.05/15,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.84

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