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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.27, 21,481.61 and 14,815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.27, 21,481.61 and 14,815.01 is: 20,319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.27 : 21,481.61 = 14,815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.27/21,481.61 = 14,815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.27x = 21,481.61 × 14,815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.27x = 318,250,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,250,085.48/15,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.54

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