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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.10, 22,507.34 and 14,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.10, 22,507.34 and 14,257.27 is: 21,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.10 : 22,507.34 = 14,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.10/22,507.34 = 14,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.10x = 22,507.34 × 14,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.10x = 320,893,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,893,173.90/15,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.63

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