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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.98, 22,530.69 and 14,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.98, 22,530.69 and 14,563.20 is: 21,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.98 : 22,530.69 = 14,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.98/22,530.69 = 14,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.98x = 22,530.69 × 14,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.98x = 328,118,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,118,944.61/15,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.58

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