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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.92, 21,939.66 and 14,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.92, 21,939.66 and 14,209.28 is: 19,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.92 : 21,939.66 = 14,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.92/21,939.66 = 14,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.92x = 21,939.66 × 14,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.92x = 311,746,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,746,772.04/15,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.68

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