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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.73, 21,602.39 and 14,199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.73, 21,602.39 and 14,199.47 is: 19,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.73 : 21,602.39 = 14,199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.73/21,602.39 = 14,199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.73x = 21,602.39 × 14,199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.73x = 306,742,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,742,309.72/15,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.29

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