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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.88, 22,796.58 and 14,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.88, 22,796.58 and 14,306.76 is: 21,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.88 : 22,796.58 = 14,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.88/22,796.58 = 14,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.88x = 22,796.58 × 14,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.88x = 326,145,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,145,198.88/15,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.77

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