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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.61, 22,473.51 and 14,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.61, 22,473.51 and 14,298.21 is: 21,296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.61 : 22,473.51 = 14,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.61/22,473.51 = 14,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.61x = 22,473.51 × 14,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.61x = 321,330,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,330,965.42/15,088.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.27

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