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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.40, 22,688.10 and 13,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.40, 22,688.10 and 13,910.40 is: 20,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.40 : 22,688.10 = 13,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.40/22,688.10 = 13,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.40x = 22,688.10 × 13,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.40x = 315,600,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,600,546.24/15,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.60

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