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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.80, 22,652.05 and 14,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.80, 22,652.05 and 14,225.74 is: 21,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.80 : 22,652.05 = 14,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.80/22,652.05 = 14,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.80x = 22,652.05 × 14,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.80x = 322,242,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,242,056.40/15,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.95

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