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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.45, 22,503.60 and 14,088.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.45, 22,503.60 and 14,088.98 is: 21,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.45 : 22,503.60 = 14,088.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.45/22,503.60 = 14,088.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.45x = 22,503.60 × 14,088.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.45x = 317,052,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,052,657.81/15,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.40

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