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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.60, 22,580.30 and 14,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.60, 22,580.30 and 14,182.38 is: 21,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.60 : 22,580.30 = 14,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.60/22,580.30 = 14,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.60x = 22,580.30 × 14,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.60x = 320,242,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,242,324.20/15,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,248.07

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