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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.60, 22,521.90 and 8,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.60, 22,521.90 and 8,870.60 is: 13,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.60 : 22,521.90 = 8,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.60/22,521.90 = 8,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.60x = 22,521.90 × 8,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.60x = 199,782,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,782,766.14/15,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.90

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