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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.80, 22,485.78 and 14,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.80, 22,485.78 and 14,846.40 is: 22,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.80 : 22,485.78 = 14,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.80/22,485.78 = 14,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.80x = 22,485.78 × 14,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.80x = 333,832,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,832,884.19/15,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.75

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