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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.60, 22,586.34 and 14,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.60, 22,586.34 and 14,752.28 is: 22,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.60 : 22,586.34 = 14,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.60/22,586.34 = 14,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.60x = 22,586.34 × 14,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.60x = 333,200,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,200,011.86/15,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.61

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