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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.80, 22,094.32 and 14,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.80, 22,094.32 and 14,504.40 is: 20,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.80 : 22,094.32 = 14,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.80/22,094.32 = 14,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.80x = 22,094.32 × 14,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.80x = 320,464,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,464,855.01/15,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.56

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