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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.20, 22,852.98 and 14,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.20, 22,852.98 and 14,741.20 is: 22,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.20 : 22,852.98 = 14,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.20/22,852.98 = 14,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.20x = 22,852.98 × 14,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.20x = 336,880,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,880,348.78/15,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.59

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