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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.46, 22,734.26 and 14,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.46, 22,734.26 and 14,292.20 is: 21,473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.46 : 22,734.26 = 14,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.46/22,734.26 = 14,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.46x = 22,734.26 × 14,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.46x = 324,922,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,922,590.77/15,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.31

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