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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,000.95, 22,501.34 and 14,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,000.95, 22,501.34 and 14,087.47 is: 21,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,000.95 : 22,501.34 = 14,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,000.95/22,501.34 = 14,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,000.95x = 22,501.34 × 14,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,000.95x = 316,986,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,986,999.78/15,000.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.13

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