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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.70, 22,853.55 and 14,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.70, 22,853.55 and 14,579.60 is: 21,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.70 : 22,853.55 = 14,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.70/22,853.55 = 14,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.70x = 22,853.55 × 14,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.70x = 333,195,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,195,617.58/15,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,869.40

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