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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.03, 21,662.29 and 14,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.03, 21,662.29 and 14,444.15 is: 19,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.03 : 21,662.29 = 14,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.03/21,662.29 = 14,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.03x = 21,662.29 × 14,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.03x = 312,893,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,893,221.68/15,698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.01

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