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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.44, 22,432.38 and 14,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.44, 22,432.38 and 14,994.48 is: 22,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.44 : 22,432.38 = 14,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.44/22,432.38 = 14,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.44x = 22,432.38 × 14,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.44x = 336,361,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,361,873.26/15,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.76

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