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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.14, 22,524.92 and 14,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.14, 22,524.92 and 14,404.62 is: 21,564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.14 : 22,524.92 = 14,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.14/22,524.92 = 14,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.14x = 22,524.92 × 14,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.14x = 324,462,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,462,913.13/15,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.53

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