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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.20, 22,854.48 and 14,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.20, 22,854.48 and 14,742.20 is: 22,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.20 : 22,854.48 = 14,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.20/22,854.48 = 14,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.20x = 22,854.48 × 14,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.20x = 336,925,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,925,315.06/15,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.09

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