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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.60, 22,784.40 and 14,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.60, 22,784.40 and 14,096.10 is: 21,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.60 : 22,784.40 = 14,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.60/22,784.40 = 14,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.60x = 22,784.40 × 14,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.60x = 321,171,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,171,180.84/15,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.15

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