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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.28, 22,437.17 and 14,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.28, 22,437.17 and 14,273.72 is: 21,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.28 : 22,437.17 = 14,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.28/22,437.17 = 14,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.28x = 22,437.17 × 14,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.28x = 320,261,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,261,882.17/15,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.69

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