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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.20, 22,515.30 and 14,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.20, 22,515.30 and 14,038.20 is: 21,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.20 : 22,515.30 = 14,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.20/22,515.30 = 14,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.20x = 22,515.30 × 14,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.20x = 316,074,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,074,284.46/15,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.30

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