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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,633.70, 21,574.42 and 14,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,633.70, 21,574.42 and 14,362.86 is: 19,820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633.70 : 21,574.42 = 14,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633.70/21,574.42 = 14,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633.70x = 21,574.42 × 14,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633.70x = 309,870,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,870,374.04/15,633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.67

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