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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.35, 22,540.06 and 14,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.35, 22,540.06 and 14,002.59 is: 20,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.35 : 22,540.06 = 14,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.35/22,540.06 = 14,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.35x = 22,540.06 × 14,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.35x = 315,619,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,619,218.76/15,100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.45

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