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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.24, 21,254.40 and 14,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.24, 21,254.40 and 14,227.20 is: 19,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.24 : 21,254.40 = 14,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.24/21,254.40 = 14,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.24x = 21,254.40 × 14,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.24x = 302,390,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,390,599.68/15,402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.90

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