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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.72, 22,669.97 and 14,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.72, 22,669.97 and 14,249.45 is: 21,409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.72 : 22,669.97 = 14,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.72/22,669.97 = 14,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.72x = 22,669.97 × 14,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.72x = 323,034,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,034,639.64/15,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.02

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