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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.25, 22,571.48 and 13,933.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.25, 22,571.48 and 13,933.09 is: 20,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.25 : 22,571.48 = 13,933.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.25/22,571.48 = 13,933.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.25x = 22,571.48 × 13,933.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.25x = 314,490,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,490,462.27/15,015.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.74

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