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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.19, 22,900.01 and 14,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.19, 22,900.01 and 14,499.42 is: 21,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.19 : 22,900.01 = 14,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.19/22,900.01 = 14,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.19x = 22,900.01 × 14,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.19x = 332,036,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,036,862.99/15,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.21

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