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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.79, 22,924.09 and 14,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.79, 22,924.09 and 14,196.52 is: 21,265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.79 : 22,924.09 = 14,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.79/22,924.09 = 14,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.79x = 22,924.09 × 14,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.79x = 325,442,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,442,302.17/15,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.47

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