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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.58, 22,598.73 and 14,754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.58, 22,598.73 and 14,754.11 is: 21,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.58 : 22,598.73 = 14,754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.58/22,598.73 = 14,754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.58x = 22,598.73 × 14,754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.58x = 333,424,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,424,035.29/15,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.08

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