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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.72, 22,739.82 and 14,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.72, 22,739.82 and 14,066.36 is: 21,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.72 : 22,739.82 = 14,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.72/22,739.82 = 14,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.72x = 22,739.82 × 14,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.72x = 319,866,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,866,494.46/15,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.48

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