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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.75, 22,514.25 and 14,261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.75, 22,514.25 and 14,261.91 is: 21,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.75 : 22,514.25 = 14,261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.75/22,514.25 = 14,261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.75x = 22,514.25 × 14,261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.75x = 321,096,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,096,176.27/15,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.52

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