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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.47, 21,362.10 and 14,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.47, 21,362.10 and 14,640.84 is: 20,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.47 : 21,362.10 = 14,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.47/21,362.10 = 14,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.47x = 21,362.10 × 14,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.47x = 312,759,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,759,088.16/15,469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.83

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