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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.64, 22,765.68 and 14,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.64, 22,765.68 and 14,675.02 is: 21,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.64 : 22,765.68 = 14,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.64/22,765.68 = 14,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.64x = 22,765.68 × 14,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.64x = 334,086,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,086,809.31/15,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.47

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