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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.07, 22,992.43 and 14,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.07, 22,992.43 and 14,236.03 is: 21,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.07 : 22,992.43 = 14,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.07/22,992.43 = 14,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.07x = 22,992.43 × 14,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.07x = 327,320,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,320,923.25/15,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,460.75

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