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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.20, 22,794.30 and 14,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.20, 22,794.30 and 14,029.80 is: 21,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.20 : 22,794.30 = 14,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.20/22,794.30 = 14,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.20x = 22,794.30 × 14,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.20x = 319,799,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,799,470.14/15,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.70

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