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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.01, 21,402.42 and 15,148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.01, 21,402.42 and 15,148.63 is: 20,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.01 : 21,402.42 = 15,148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.01/21,402.42 = 15,148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.01x = 21,402.42 × 15,148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.01x = 324,217,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,217,341.68/15,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.08

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