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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.80, 22,538.70 and 14,385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.80, 22,538.70 and 14,385.90 is: 21,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.80 : 22,538.70 = 14,385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.80/22,538.70 = 14,385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.80x = 22,538.70 × 14,385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.80x = 324,239,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,239,484.33/15,025.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.85

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