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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.05, 22,577.79 and 14,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.05, 22,577.79 and 14,072.27 is: 21,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.05 : 22,577.79 = 14,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.05/22,577.79 = 14,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.05x = 22,577.79 × 14,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.05x = 317,720,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,720,756.88/15,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.93

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