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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.81, 22,575.92 and 14,071.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.81, 22,575.92 and 14,071.02 is: 21,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.81 : 22,575.92 = 14,071.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.81/22,575.92 = 14,071.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.81x = 22,575.92 × 14,071.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.81x = 317,666,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,666,257.02/15,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.06

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