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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.16, 21,833.46 and 14,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.16, 21,833.46 and 14,701.53 is: 20,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.16 : 21,833.46 = 14,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.16/21,833.46 = 14,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.16x = 21,833.46 × 14,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.16x = 320,985,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,985,267.19/15,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.66

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