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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.09, 22,466.57 and 14,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.09, 22,466.57 and 14,293.71 is: 21,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.09 : 22,466.57 = 14,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.09/22,466.57 = 14,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.09x = 22,466.57 × 14,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.09x = 321,130,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,130,564.81/15,084.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.36

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