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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.11, 22,472.27 and 14,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.11, 22,472.27 and 14,052.56 is: 20,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.11 : 22,472.27 = 14,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.11/22,472.27 = 14,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.11x = 22,472.27 × 14,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.11x = 315,792,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,792,792.58/15,053.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.58

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