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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.05, 22,574.79 and 14,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.05, 22,574.79 and 14,070.27 is: 21,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.05 : 22,574.79 = 14,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.05/22,574.79 = 14,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.05x = 22,574.79 × 14,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.05x = 317,633,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,633,449.16/15,053.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.93

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