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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.31, 22,980.74 and 14,228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.31, 22,980.74 and 14,228.28 is: 21,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.31 : 22,980.74 = 14,228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.31/22,980.74 = 14,228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.31x = 22,980.74 × 14,228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.31x = 326,976,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,976,332.19/15,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.07

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