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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.60, 22,511.40 and 14,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.60, 22,511.40 and 14,683.60 is: 22,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.60 : 22,511.40 = 14,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.60/22,511.40 = 14,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.60x = 22,511.40 × 14,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.60x = 330,548,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,548,393.04/15,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.40

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