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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.81, 22,408.38 and 14,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.81, 22,408.38 and 14,254.52 is: 21,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.81 : 22,408.38 = 14,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.81/22,408.38 = 14,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.81x = 22,408.38 × 14,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.81x = 319,420,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,420,588.84/15,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.29

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