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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.22, 22,706.13 and 14,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.22, 22,706.13 and 14,695.20 is: 21,917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.22 : 22,706.13 = 14,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.22/22,706.13 = 14,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.22x = 22,706.13 × 14,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.22x = 333,671,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,671,121.58/15,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,917.12

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