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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.26, 22,476.14 and 14,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.26, 22,476.14 and 14,444.64 is: 21,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.26 : 22,476.14 = 14,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.26/22,476.14 = 14,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.26x = 22,476.14 × 14,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.26x = 324,659,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,659,732.83/15,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.87

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