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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.03, 21,573.99 and 13,944.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.03, 21,573.99 and 13,944.55 is: 19,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.03 : 21,573.99 = 13,944.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.03/21,573.99 = 13,944.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.03x = 21,573.99 × 13,944.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.03x = 300,839,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,839,512.53/15,626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.47

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