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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.03, 22,600.89 and 14,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.03, 22,600.89 and 14,141.36 is: 21,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.03 : 22,600.89 = 14,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.03/22,600.89 = 14,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.03x = 22,600.89 × 14,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.03x = 319,607,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,607,208.81/15,144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.50

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