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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.40, 22,623.40 and 14,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.40, 22,623.40 and 14,892 is: 22,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.40 : 22,623.40 = 14,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.40/22,623.40 = 14,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.40x = 22,623.40 × 14,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.40x = 336,907,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,907,672.80/15,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.98

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