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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.40, 22,502.10 and 14,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.40, 22,502.10 and 14,742.20 is: 22,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.40 : 22,502.10 = 14,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.40/22,502.10 = 14,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.40x = 22,502.10 × 14,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.40x = 331,730,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,730,458.62/15,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.30

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