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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.36, 22,601.04 and 14,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.36, 22,601.04 and 14,029.56 is: 20,941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.36 : 22,601.04 = 14,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.36/22,601.04 = 14,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.36x = 22,601.04 × 14,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.36x = 317,082,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,082,646.74/15,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.49

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