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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.59, 22,686.91 and 14,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.59, 22,686.91 and 14,675.08 is: 21,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.59 : 22,686.91 = 14,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.59/22,686.91 = 14,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.59x = 22,686.91 × 14,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.59x = 332,932,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,932,145.83/15,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.27

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