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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.35, 22,914.87 and 14,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.35, 22,914.87 and 14,021.60 is: 21,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.35 : 22,914.87 = 14,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.35/22,914.87 = 14,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.35x = 22,914.87 × 14,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.35x = 321,303,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,303,026.62/15,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.84

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