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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.21, 22,101.53 and 14,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.21, 22,101.53 and 14,087.25 is: 19,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.21 : 22,101.53 = 14,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.21/22,101.53 = 14,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.21x = 22,101.53 × 14,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.21x = 311,349,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,349,708.06/15,990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,471.27

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