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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.37, 22,428.50 and 14,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.37, 22,428.50 and 14,268.02 is: 21,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.37 : 22,428.50 = 14,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.37/22,428.50 = 14,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.37x = 22,428.50 × 14,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.37x = 320,010,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,010,103.09/15,058.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.31

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