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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.05, 22,579.29 and 14,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.05, 22,579.29 and 14,073.27 is: 21,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.05 : 22,579.29 = 14,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.05/22,579.29 = 14,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.05x = 22,579.29 × 14,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.05x = 317,764,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,764,444.58/15,056.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.43

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