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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.29, 22,621.44 and 14,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.29, 22,621.44 and 14,956.22 is: 22,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.29 : 22,621.44 = 14,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.29/22,621.44 = 14,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.29x = 22,621.44 × 14,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.29x = 338,331,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,331,233.36/15,075.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.77

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