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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.43, 22,854.17 and 14,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.43, 22,854.17 and 14,097.96 is: 21,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.43 : 22,854.17 = 14,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.43/22,854.17 = 14,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.43x = 22,854.17 × 14,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.43x = 322,197,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,197,266.87/15,203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.41

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