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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.32, 22,604.55 and 14,148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.32, 22,604.55 and 14,148.86 is: 21,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.32 : 22,604.55 = 14,148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.32/22,604.55 = 14,148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.32x = 22,604.55 × 14,148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.32x = 319,828,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,828,500.29/15,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.32

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