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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.34, 22,506.39 and 14,090.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.34, 22,506.39 and 14,090.86 is: 21,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.34 : 22,506.39 = 14,090.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.34/22,506.39 = 14,090.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.34x = 22,506.39 × 14,090.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.34x = 317,134,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,134,418.73/15,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.18

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