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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,471.96, 21,365.54 and 14,643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,471.96, 21,365.54 and 14,643.33 is: 20,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,471.96 : 21,365.54 = 14,643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,471.96/21,365.54 = 14,643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,471.96x = 21,365.54 × 14,643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,471.96x = 312,862,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,862,652.85/15,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.27

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