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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.13, 22,490.88 and 14,624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.13, 22,490.88 and 14,624.47 is: 21,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.13 : 22,490.88 = 14,624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.13/22,490.88 = 14,624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.13x = 22,490.88 × 14,624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.13x = 328,917,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,917,199.83/15,018.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.34

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