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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.95, 22,503.83 and 14,545.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.95, 22,503.83 and 14,545.17 is: 21,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.95 : 22,503.83 = 14,545.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.95/22,503.83 = 14,545.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.95x = 22,503.83 × 14,545.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.95x = 327,321,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,321,960.28/15,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.71

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