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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.64, 22,594.08 and 14,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.64, 22,594.08 and 14,235.12 is: 21,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.64 : 22,594.08 = 14,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.64/22,594.08 = 14,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.64x = 22,594.08 × 14,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.64x = 321,629,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,629,440.09/15,077.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.55

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