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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.09, 22,600.95 and 14,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.09, 22,600.95 and 14,755.62 is: 21,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.09 : 22,600.95 = 14,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.09/22,600.95 = 14,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.09x = 22,600.95 × 14,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.09x = 333,491,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,491,029.84/15,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.30

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