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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.30, 22,671.45 and 13,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.30, 22,671.45 and 13,472.70 is: 20,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.30 : 22,671.45 = 13,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.30/22,671.45 = 13,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.30x = 22,671.45 × 13,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.30x = 305,445,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,445,644.42/15,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.05

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