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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.48, 21,650.88 and 14,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.48, 21,650.88 and 14,757.36 is: 20,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.48 : 21,650.88 = 14,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.48/21,650.88 = 14,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.48x = 21,650.88 × 14,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.48x = 319,509,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,509,830.48/15,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.21

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