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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.16, 22,411.29 and 13,240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.16, 22,411.29 and 13,240.74 is: 19,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.16 : 22,411.29 = 13,240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.16/22,411.29 = 13,240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.16x = 22,411.29 × 13,240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.16x = 296,742,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,742,063.95/15,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.15

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