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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.81, 21,783.74 and 14,539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.81, 21,783.74 and 14,539.50 is: 20,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.81 : 21,783.74 = 14,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.81/21,783.74 = 14,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.81x = 21,783.74 × 14,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.81x = 316,724,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,724,615.03/15,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.18

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