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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.15, 22,818.69 and 14,309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.15, 22,818.69 and 14,309.13 is: 21,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.15 : 22,818.69 = 14,309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.15/22,818.69 = 14,309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.15x = 22,818.69 × 14,309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.15x = 326,515,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,515,601.64/15,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.78

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