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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.65, 22,526.70 and 14,896.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.65, 22,526.70 and 14,896.30 is: 22,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.65 : 22,526.70 = 14,896.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.65/22,526.70 = 14,896.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.65x = 22,526.70 × 14,896.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.65x = 335,564,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,564,481.21/15,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.54

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