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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.20, 22,851.48 and 14,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.20, 22,851.48 and 14,740.20 is: 22,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.20 : 22,851.48 = 14,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.20/22,851.48 = 14,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.20x = 22,851.48 × 14,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.20x = 336,835,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,835,385.50/15,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.09

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