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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.46, 22,520.18 and 14,100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.46, 22,520.18 and 14,100.06 is: 21,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.46 : 22,520.18 = 14,100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.46/22,520.18 = 14,100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.46x = 22,520.18 × 14,100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.46x = 317,535,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,535,889.21/15,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.08

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