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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.12, 22,524.20 and 14,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.12, 22,524.20 and 14,102.72 is: 21,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.12 : 22,524.20 = 14,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.12/22,524.20 = 14,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.12x = 22,524.20 × 14,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.12x = 317,652,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,652,485.82/15,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.10

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