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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.91, 22,849.06 and 14,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.91, 22,849.06 and 14,010.72 is: 21,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.91 : 22,849.06 = 14,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.91/22,849.06 = 14,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.91x = 22,849.06 × 14,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.91x = 320,131,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,131,654.75/15,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.77

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