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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.58, 21,223.71 and 14,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.58, 21,223.71 and 14,273.58 is: 19,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.58 : 21,223.71 = 14,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.58/21,223.71 = 14,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.58x = 21,223.71 × 14,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.58x = 302,938,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,938,322.58/15,407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.64

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