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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.36, 22,602.53 and 14,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.36, 22,602.53 and 14,030.56 is: 20,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.36 : 22,602.53 = 14,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.36/22,602.53 = 14,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.36x = 22,602.53 × 14,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.36x = 317,126,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,126,153.32/15,142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.98

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