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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.79, 22,837.68 and 14,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.79, 22,837.68 and 14,828.40 is: 22,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.79 : 22,837.68 = 14,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.79/22,837.68 = 14,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.79x = 22,837.68 × 14,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.79x = 338,646,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,646,254.11/15,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.07

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