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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.66, 22,848.68 and 14,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.66, 22,848.68 and 14,010.47 is: 21,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.66 : 22,848.68 = 14,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.66/22,848.68 = 14,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.66x = 22,848.68 × 14,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.66x = 320,120,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,120,688.56/15,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.39

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