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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.80, 22,502.70 and 14,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.80, 22,502.70 and 14,904.60 is: 22,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.80 : 22,502.70 = 14,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.80/22,502.70 = 14,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.80x = 22,502.70 × 14,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.80x = 335,393,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,393,742.42/15,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.90

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