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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.14, 21,383.76 and 15,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.14, 21,383.76 and 15,168.24 is: 20,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.14 : 21,383.76 = 15,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.14/21,383.76 = 15,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.14x = 21,383.76 × 15,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.14x = 324,354,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,354,003.78/15,574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.45

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