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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.94, 22,502.61 and 13,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.94, 22,502.61 and 13,963.21 is: 20,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.94 : 22,502.61 = 13,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.94/22,502.61 = 13,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.94x = 22,502.61 × 13,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.94x = 314,208,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,208,668.98/15,074.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.11

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