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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.64, 22,022.04 and 14,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.64, 22,022.04 and 14,267.08 is: 19,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.64 : 22,022.04 = 14,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.64/22,022.04 = 14,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.64x = 22,022.04 × 14,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.64x = 314,190,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,190,206.44/15,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.13

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