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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.10, 22,503.15 and 13,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.10, 22,503.15 and 13,908.60 is: 20,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.10 : 22,503.15 = 13,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.10/22,503.15 = 13,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.10x = 22,503.15 × 13,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.10x = 312,987,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,987,312.09/15,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.90

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