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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.70, 22,847.55 and 14,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.70, 22,847.55 and 14,065.30 is: 21,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.70 : 22,847.55 = 14,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.70/22,847.55 = 14,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.70x = 22,847.55 × 14,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.70x = 321,357,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,357,645.02/15,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.95

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