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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.72, 22,741.33 and 14,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.72, 22,741.33 and 14,067.36 is: 21,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.72 : 22,741.33 = 14,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.72/22,741.33 = 14,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.72x = 22,741.33 × 14,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.72x = 319,910,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,910,475.99/15,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.99

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