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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.24, 22,742.08 and 14,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.24, 22,742.08 and 14,067.84 is: 21,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.24 : 22,742.08 = 14,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.24/22,742.08 = 14,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.24x = 22,742.08 × 14,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.24x = 319,931,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,931,942.71/15,084.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.68

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