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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.70, 22,769.55 and 14,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.70, 22,769.55 and 14,256.30 is: 21,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.70 : 22,769.55 = 14,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.70/22,769.55 = 14,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.70x = 22,769.55 × 14,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.70x = 324,609,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,609,535.67/15,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.45

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