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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.75, 22,536.26 and 14,858.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.75, 22,536.26 and 14,858.61 is: 22,238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.75 : 22,536.26 = 14,858.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.75/22,536.26 = 14,858.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.75x = 22,536.26 × 14,858.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.75x = 334,857,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,857,423.91/15,057.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.21

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