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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.77, 22,516.12 and 14,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.77, 22,516.12 and 14,097.36 is: 21,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.77 : 22,516.12 = 14,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.77/22,516.12 = 14,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.77x = 22,516.12 × 14,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.77x = 317,417,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,417,736.86/15,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.00

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