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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.29, 22,618.44 and 14,954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.29, 22,618.44 and 14,954.22 is: 22,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.29 : 22,618.44 = 14,954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.29/22,618.44 = 14,954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.29x = 22,618.44 × 14,954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.29x = 338,241,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,241,127.82/15,073.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.77

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