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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.52, 22,517.24 and 14,098.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.52, 22,517.24 and 14,098.11 is: 21,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.52 : 22,517.24 = 14,098.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.52/22,517.24 = 14,098.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.52x = 22,517.24 × 14,098.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.52x = 317,450,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,450,526.42/15,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.13

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