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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.42, 22,400.73 and 14,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.42, 22,400.73 and 14,151.18 is: 21,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.42 : 22,400.73 = 14,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.42/22,400.73 = 14,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.42x = 22,400.73 × 14,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.42x = 316,996,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,996,762.36/15,018.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.20

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