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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.16, 22,805.61 and 14,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.16, 22,805.61 and 14,294.40 is: 21,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.16 : 22,805.61 = 14,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.16/22,805.61 = 14,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.16x = 22,805.61 × 14,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.16x = 325,992,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,992,511.58/15,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.08

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