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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.95, 22,502.84 and 14,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.95, 22,502.84 and 14,088.47 is: 21,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.95 : 22,502.84 = 14,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.95/22,502.84 = 14,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.95x = 22,502.84 × 14,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.95x = 317,030,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,030,586.25/15,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,132.63

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