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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.50, 23,330.59 and 14,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.50, 23,330.59 and 14,119.69 is: 21,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.50 : 23,330.59 = 14,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.50/23,330.59 = 14,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.50x = 23,330.59 × 14,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.50x = 329,420,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,420,698.32/15,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.38

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