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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.08, 22,560.46 and 14,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.08, 22,560.46 and 14,350.76 is: 21,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.08 : 22,560.46 = 14,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.08/22,560.46 = 14,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.08x = 22,560.46 × 14,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.08x = 323,759,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,759,746.95/15,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.11

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