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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.64, 22,491.92 and 14,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.64, 22,491.92 and 14,353.08 is: 21,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.64 : 22,491.92 = 14,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.64/22,491.92 = 14,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.64x = 22,491.92 × 14,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.64x = 322,828,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,828,327.11/15,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.12

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