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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.71, 22,730.76 and 14,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.71, 22,730.76 and 14,060.34 is: 21,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.71 : 22,730.76 = 14,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.71/22,730.76 = 14,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.71x = 22,730.76 × 14,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.71x = 319,602,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,602,214.06/15,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.41

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