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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.90, 22,567.77 and 14,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.90, 22,567.77 and 14,438.28 is: 21,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.90 : 22,567.77 = 14,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.90/22,567.77 = 14,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.90x = 22,567.77 × 14,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.90x = 325,839,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,839,782.24/15,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.12

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