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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.20, 21,571.46 and 13,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.20, 21,571.46 and 13,942.71 is: 19,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.20 : 21,571.46 = 13,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.20/21,571.46 = 13,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.20x = 21,571.46 × 13,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.20x = 300,764,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,764,593.63/15,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.92

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