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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.34, 22,687.43 and 14,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.34, 22,687.43 and 14,261.06 is: 21,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.34 : 22,687.43 = 14,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.34/22,687.43 = 14,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.34x = 22,687.43 × 14,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.34x = 323,546,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,546,800.48/15,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.46

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