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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.04, 22,586.80 and 14,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.04, 22,586.80 and 14,078.28 is: 21,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.04 : 22,586.80 = 14,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.04/22,586.80 = 14,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.04x = 22,586.80 × 14,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.04x = 317,983,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,983,294.70/15,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.97

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