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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.60, 22,505.40 and 14,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.60, 22,505.40 and 14,784.90 is: 22,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.60 : 22,505.40 = 14,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.60/22,505.40 = 14,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.60x = 22,505.40 × 14,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.60x = 332,740,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,740,088.46/15,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,177.35

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