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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.16, 22,981.52 and 14,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.16, 22,981.52 and 14,099.04 is: 21,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.16 : 22,981.52 = 14,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.16/22,981.52 = 14,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.16x = 22,981.52 × 14,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.16x = 324,017,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,017,299.25/15,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.32

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