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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.40, 22,506.60 and 14,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.40, 22,506.60 and 14,140.40 is: 21,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.40 : 22,506.60 = 14,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.40/22,506.60 = 14,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.40x = 22,506.60 × 14,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.40x = 318,252,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,252,326.64/15,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.60

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