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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.06, 21,483.19 and 14,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.06, 21,483.19 and 14,957.03 is: 20,746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.06 : 21,483.19 = 14,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.06/21,483.19 = 14,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.06x = 21,483.19 × 14,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.06x = 321,324,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,324,717.33/15,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.61

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