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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.82, 22,523.27 and 14,236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.82, 22,523.27 and 14,236.97 is: 21,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.82 : 22,523.27 = 14,236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.82/22,523.27 = 14,236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.82x = 22,523.27 × 14,236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.82x = 320,662,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,662,935.49/15,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.40

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