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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.45, 22,503.36 and 13,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.45, 22,503.36 and 13,963.73 is: 20,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.45 : 22,503.36 = 13,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.45/22,503.36 = 13,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.45x = 22,503.36 × 13,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.45x = 314,230,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,230,730.62/15,075.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.87

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