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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.51, 22,656.98 and 14,776.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.51, 22,656.98 and 14,776.43 is: 22,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.51 : 22,656.98 = 14,776.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.51/22,656.98 = 14,776.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.51x = 22,656.98 × 14,776.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.51x = 334,789,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,789,202.64/15,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.07

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