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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.29, 22,996.71 and 14,109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.29, 22,996.71 and 14,109.17 is: 21,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.29 : 22,996.71 = 14,109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.29/22,996.71 = 14,109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.29x = 22,996.71 × 14,109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.29x = 324,464,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,464,375.85/15,339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.51

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