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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.50, 22,554.84 and 13,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.50, 22,554.84 and 13,997.18 is: 20,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.50 : 22,554.84 = 13,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.50/22,554.84 = 13,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.50x = 22,554.84 × 13,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.50x = 315,704,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,704,181.11/15,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.03

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