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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.57, 22,723.22 and 13,741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.57, 22,723.22 and 13,741.85 is: 20,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.57 : 22,723.22 = 13,741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.57/22,723.22 = 13,741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.57x = 22,723.22 × 13,741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.57x = 312,259,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,259,171.92/15,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.08

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