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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.94, 22,582.77 and 14,448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.94, 22,582.77 and 14,448.33 is: 21,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.94 : 22,582.77 = 14,448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.94/22,582.77 = 14,448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.94x = 22,582.77 × 14,448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.94x = 326,283,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,283,313.27/15,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.13

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