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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.19, 22,594.10 and 14,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.19, 22,594.10 and 14,381.73 is: 21,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.19 : 22,594.10 = 14,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.19/22,594.10 = 14,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.19x = 22,594.10 × 14,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.19x = 324,942,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,942,173.88/15,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.87

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