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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.10, 22,508.83 and 14,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.10, 22,508.83 and 14,258.27 is: 21,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.10 : 22,508.83 = 14,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.10/22,508.83 = 14,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.10x = 22,508.83 × 14,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.10x = 320,936,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,936,975.52/15,107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.12

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