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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.84, 22,686.68 and 14,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.84, 22,686.68 and 14,260.56 is: 21,425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.84 : 22,686.68 = 14,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.84/22,686.68 = 14,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.84x = 22,686.68 × 14,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.84x = 323,524,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,524,761.34/15,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.71

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