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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.64, 22,497.88 and 14,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.64, 22,497.88 and 14,357.08 is: 21,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.64 : 22,497.88 = 14,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.64/22,497.88 = 14,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.64x = 22,497.88 × 14,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.64x = 323,003,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,003,862.99/15,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.08

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