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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.18, 22,855.30 and 14,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.18, 22,855.30 and 14,098.71 is: 21,193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.18 : 22,855.30 = 14,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.18/22,855.30 = 14,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.18x = 22,855.30 × 14,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.18x = 322,230,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,230,246.66/15,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.53

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