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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.34, 22,787.82 and 14,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.34, 22,787.82 and 14,360.28 is: 21,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.34 : 22,787.82 = 14,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.34/22,787.82 = 14,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.34x = 22,787.82 × 14,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.34x = 327,239,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,239,475.79/15,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.19

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