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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.13, 22,492.38 and 14,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.13, 22,492.38 and 14,625.47 is: 21,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.13 : 22,492.38 = 14,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.13/22,492.38 = 14,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.13x = 22,492.38 × 14,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.13x = 328,961,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,961,628.92/15,019.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.84

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