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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.09, 22,468.05 and 14,294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.09, 22,468.05 and 14,294.71 is: 21,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.09 : 22,468.05 = 14,294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.09/22,468.05 = 14,294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.09x = 22,468.05 × 14,294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.09x = 321,174,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,174,259.02/15,085.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.84

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