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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.94, 22,501.12 and 13,962.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.94, 22,501.12 and 13,962.21 is: 20,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.94 : 22,501.12 = 13,962.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.94/22,501.12 = 13,962.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.94x = 22,501.12 × 13,962.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.94x = 314,165,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,165,464.51/15,073.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.63

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