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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.09, 22,686.16 and 14,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.09, 22,686.16 and 14,674.58 is: 21,851.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.09 : 22,686.16 = 14,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.09/22,686.16 = 14,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.09x = 22,686.16 × 14,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.09x = 332,909,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,909,869.81/15,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,851.53

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