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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.78, 22,602.01 and 14,142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.78, 22,602.01 and 14,142.11 is: 21,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.78 : 22,602.01 = 14,142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.78/22,602.01 = 14,142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.78x = 22,602.01 × 14,142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.78x = 319,639,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,639,963.28/15,144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.62

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