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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.70, 22,841.55 and 14,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.70, 22,841.55 and 14,061.30 is: 21,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.70 : 22,841.55 = 14,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.70/22,841.55 = 14,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.70x = 22,841.55 × 14,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.70x = 321,181,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,181,887.02/15,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.95

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