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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.68, 22,618.16 and 14,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.68, 22,618.16 and 14,101.12 is: 21,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.68 : 22,618.16 = 14,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.68/22,618.16 = 14,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.68x = 22,618.16 × 14,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.68x = 318,941,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941,388.34/15,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.02

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