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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.76, 22,554.72 and 13,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.76, 22,554.72 and 13,404.78 is: 20,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.76 : 22,554.72 = 13,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.76/22,554.72 = 13,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.76x = 22,554.72 × 13,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.76x = 302,341,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,341,059.56/15,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.10

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