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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.67, 21,291.20 and 14,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.67, 21,291.20 and 14,041.95 is: 19,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.67 : 21,291.20 = 14,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.67/21,291.20 = 14,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.67x = 21,291.20 × 14,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.67x = 298,969,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,969,895.63/15,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.86

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