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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.26, 22,516.49 and 14,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.26, 22,516.49 and 14,263.41 is: 21,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.26 : 22,516.49 = 14,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.26/22,516.49 = 14,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.26x = 22,516.49 × 14,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.26x = 321,161,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,161,857.31/15,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.74

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