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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.29, 22,545.64 and 14,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.29, 22,545.64 and 14,117.02 is: 21,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.29 : 22,545.64 = 14,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.29/22,545.64 = 14,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.29x = 22,545.64 × 14,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.29x = 318,277,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,277,212.07/15,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.72

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