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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.04, 22,603.88 and 14,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.04, 22,603.88 and 14,143.36 is: 21,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.04 : 22,603.88 = 14,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.04/22,603.88 = 14,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.04x = 22,603.88 × 14,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.04x = 319,694,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,694,812.24/15,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.49

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