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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.40, 22,521.60 and 14,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.40, 22,521.60 and 14,707.20 is: 22,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.40 : 22,521.60 = 14,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.40/22,521.60 = 14,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.40x = 22,521.60 × 14,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.40x = 331,229,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,229,675.52/15,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.80

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