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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.18, 22,940.25 and 14,038.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.18, 22,940.25 and 14,038.43 is: 21,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.18 : 22,940.25 = 14,038.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.18/22,940.25 = 14,038.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.18x = 22,940.25 × 14,038.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.18x = 322,044,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,044,979.11/15,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.21

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