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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.70, 22,763.25 and 15,068.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.70, 22,763.25 and 15,068.89 is: 22,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.70 : 22,763.25 = 15,068.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.70/22,763.25 = 15,068.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.70x = 22,763.25 × 15,068.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.70x = 343,016,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,016,853.08/15,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,652.30

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