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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.57, 22,587.46 and 13,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.57, 22,587.46 and 13,822.04 is: 20,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.57 : 22,587.46 = 13,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.57/22,587.46 = 13,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.57x = 22,587.46 × 13,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.57x = 312,204,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,204,797.53/15,067.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.32

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