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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.09, 22,883.11 and 14,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.09, 22,883.11 and 14,179.25 is: 21,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.09 : 22,883.11 = 14,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.09/22,883.11 = 14,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.09x = 22,883.11 × 14,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.09x = 324,465,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,465,359.23/15,300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.76

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