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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.54, 22,584.33 and 14,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.54, 22,584.33 and 14,738.88 is: 21,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.54 : 22,584.33 = 14,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.54/22,584.33 = 14,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.54x = 22,584.33 × 14,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.54x = 332,867,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,867,729.75/15,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.82

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