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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.40, 22,521.60 and 14,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.40, 22,521.60 and 14,297.60 is: 21,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.40 : 22,521.60 = 14,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.40/22,521.60 = 14,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.40x = 22,521.60 × 14,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.40x = 322,004,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,004,828.16/15,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.40

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