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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.14, 22,516.68 and 14,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.14, 22,516.68 and 14,097.73 is: 21,146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.14 : 22,516.68 = 14,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.14/22,516.68 = 14,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.14x = 22,516.68 × 14,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.14x = 317,434,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,434,075.14/15,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.57

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