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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.61, 22,526.61 and 14,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.61, 22,526.61 and 14,104.33 is: 21,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.61 : 22,526.61 = 14,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.61/22,526.61 = 14,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.61x = 22,526.61 × 14,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.61x = 317,722,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,722,741.22/15,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.68

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