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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.50, 22,830.98 and 14,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.50, 22,830.98 and 14,098.74 is: 21,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.50 : 22,830.98 = 14,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.50/22,830.98 = 14,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.50x = 22,830.98 × 14,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.50x = 321,888,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,888,050.97/15,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.01

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