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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.88, 22,798.08 and 14,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.88, 22,798.08 and 14,307.76 is: 21,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.88 : 22,798.08 = 14,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.88/22,798.08 = 14,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.88x = 22,798.08 × 14,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.88x = 326,189,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,189,457.10/15,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.27

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