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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.20, 22,771.80 and 14,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.20, 22,771.80 and 14,257.80 is: 21,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.20 : 22,771.80 = 14,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.20/22,771.80 = 14,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.20x = 22,771.80 × 14,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.20x = 324,675,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,675,770.04/15,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.70

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