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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.07, 22,831.71 and 14,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.07, 22,831.71 and 14,533.72 is: 21,784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.07 : 22,831.71 = 14,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.07/22,831.71 = 14,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.07x = 22,831.71 × 14,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.07x = 331,829,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,829,568.68/15,232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.93

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