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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.73, 22,773.35 and 14,680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.73, 22,773.35 and 14,680.24 is: 21,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.73 : 22,773.35 = 14,680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.73/22,773.35 = 14,680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.73x = 22,773.35 × 14,680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.73x = 334,318,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,318,223.37/15,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.34

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