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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.60, 22,650.90 and 14,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.60, 22,650.90 and 14,007.10 is: 21,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.60 : 22,650.90 = 14,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.60/22,650.90 = 14,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.60x = 22,650.90 × 14,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.60x = 317,273,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,273,421.39/15,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.65

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