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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.96, 21,351.74 and 14,633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.96, 21,351.74 and 14,633.33 is: 20,207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.96 : 21,351.74 = 14,633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.96/21,351.74 = 14,633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.96x = 21,351.74 × 14,633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.96x = 312,446,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,446,877.57/15,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.46

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