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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.44, 22,659.48 and 14,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.44, 22,659.48 and 14,234.96 is: 21,326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.44 : 22,659.48 = 14,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.44/22,659.48 = 14,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.44x = 22,659.48 × 14,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.44x = 322,556,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,556,791.42/15,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,326.86

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