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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.52, 22,650.86 and 14,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.52, 22,650.86 and 14,220.80 is: 21,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.52 : 22,650.86 = 14,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.52/22,650.86 = 14,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.52x = 22,650.86 × 14,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.52x = 322,113,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,113,272.19/15,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,439.18

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