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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.60, 22,674.90 and 14,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.60, 22,674.90 and 14,023.10 is: 21,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.60 : 22,674.90 = 14,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.60/22,674.90 = 14,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.60x = 22,674.90 × 14,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.60x = 317,972,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,972,390.19/15,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.65

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