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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.38, 22,675.68 and 13,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.38, 22,675.68 and 13,735.44 is: 20,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.38 : 22,675.68 = 13,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.38/22,675.68 = 13,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.38x = 22,675.68 × 13,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.38x = 311,460,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,460,442.10/15,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.29

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