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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.03, 21,921.60 and 14,688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.03, 21,921.60 and 14,688.05 is: 20,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.03 : 21,921.60 = 14,688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.03/21,921.60 = 14,688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.03x = 21,921.60 × 14,688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.03x = 321,985,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,985,556.88/15,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.19

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