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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.74, 22,822.57 and 14,818.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.74, 22,822.57 and 14,818.25 is: 22,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.74 : 22,822.57 = 14,818.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.74/22,822.57 = 14,818.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.74x = 22,822.57 × 14,818.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.74x = 338,190,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,190,567.91/15,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.82

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