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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.80, 22,655.05 and 14,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.80, 22,655.05 and 14,227.74 is: 21,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.80 : 22,655.05 = 14,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.80/22,655.05 = 14,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.80x = 22,655.05 × 14,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.80x = 322,330,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,330,161.09/15,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.96

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