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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.47, 22,592.25 and 14,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.47, 22,592.25 and 14,148.06 is: 21,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.47 : 22,592.25 = 14,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.47/22,592.25 = 14,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.47x = 22,592.25 × 14,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.47x = 319,636,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,636,508.54/15,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.13

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