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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.88, 22,787.62 and 14,300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.88, 22,787.62 and 14,300.76 is: 21,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.88 : 22,787.62 = 14,300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.88/22,787.62 = 14,300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.88x = 22,787.62 × 14,300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.88x = 325,880,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,880,284.59/15,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.81

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