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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,514.67, 62,271.96 and 15,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,514.67, 62,271.96 and 15,221.53 is: 22,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,514.67 : 62,271.96 = 15,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,514.67/62,271.96 = 15,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,514.67x = 62,271.96 × 15,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,514.67x = 947,874,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,874,507.30/41,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.28

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