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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.07, 22,986.39 and 14,232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.07, 22,986.39 and 14,232.03 is: 21,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.07 : 22,986.39 = 14,232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.07/22,986.39 = 14,232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.07x = 22,986.39 × 14,232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.07x = 327,142,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,142,992.07/15,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.71

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