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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.84, 22,791.57 and 14,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.84, 22,791.57 and 14,362.78 is: 21,544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.84 : 22,791.57 = 14,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.84/22,791.57 = 14,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.84x = 22,791.57 × 14,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.84x = 327,350,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,350,305.76/15,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.94

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