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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.48, 22,559.58 and 13,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.48, 22,559.58 and 13,804.92 is: 20,724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.48 : 22,559.58 = 13,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.48/22,559.58 = 13,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.48x = 22,559.58 × 13,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.48x = 311,433,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,433,197.13/15,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.25

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