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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.34, 22,783.32 and 14,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.34, 22,783.32 and 14,357.28 is: 21,536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.34 : 22,783.32 = 14,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.34/22,783.32 = 14,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.34x = 22,783.32 × 14,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.34x = 327,106,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,106,504.57/15,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.69

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