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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.07, 22,987.90 and 14,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.07, 22,987.90 and 14,233.03 is: 21,456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.07 : 22,987.90 = 14,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.07/22,987.90 = 14,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.07x = 22,987.90 × 14,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.07x = 327,187,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,187,470.34/15,249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,456.22

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