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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.82, 22,541.29 and 14,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.82, 22,541.29 and 14,248.97 is: 21,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.82 : 22,541.29 = 14,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.82/22,541.29 = 14,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.82x = 22,541.29 × 14,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.82x = 321,190,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,190,016.64/15,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.42

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