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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.66, 22,850.18 and 14,011.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.66, 22,850.18 and 14,011.47 is: 21,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.66 : 22,850.18 = 14,011.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.66/22,850.18 = 14,011.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.66x = 22,850.18 × 14,011.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.66x = 320,164,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,164,611.56/15,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.89

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