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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.93, 22,773.42 and 14,258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.93, 22,773.42 and 14,258.25 is: 21,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.93 : 22,773.42 = 14,258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.93/22,773.42 = 14,258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.93x = 22,773.42 × 14,258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.93x = 324,709,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,709,115.72/15,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.28

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