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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.51, 21,401.73 and 15,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.51, 21,401.73 and 15,148.13 is: 20,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.51 : 21,401.73 = 15,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.51/21,401.73 = 15,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.51x = 21,401.73 × 15,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.51x = 324,196,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,196,112.52/15,443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.39

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