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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.35, 22,538.57 and 14,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.35, 22,538.57 and 14,001.59 is: 20,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.35 : 22,538.57 = 14,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.35/22,538.57 = 14,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.35x = 22,538.57 × 14,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.35x = 315,575,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,575,802.66/15,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.97

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