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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.88, 22,996.08 and 14,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.88, 22,996.08 and 14,108.76 is: 21,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.88 : 22,996.08 = 14,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.88/22,996.08 = 14,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.88x = 22,996.08 × 14,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.88x = 324,446,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,446,173.66/15,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.88

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