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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.45, 22,233.15 and 13,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.45, 22,233.15 and 13,615.02 is: 20,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.45 : 22,233.15 = 13,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.45/22,233.15 = 13,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.45x = 22,233.15 × 13,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.45x = 302,704,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,704,781.91/14,832.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.28

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