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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.85, 22,908.13 and 14,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.85, 22,908.13 and 14,017.10 is: 20,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.85 : 22,908.13 = 14,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.85/22,908.13 = 14,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.85x = 22,908.13 × 14,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.85x = 321,105,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,105,399.44/15,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.10

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