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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.60, 22,875.90 and 14,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.60, 22,875.90 and 14,667.40 is: 22,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.60 : 22,875.90 = 14,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.60/22,875.90 = 14,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.60x = 22,875.90 × 14,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.60x = 335,529,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,529,975.66/15,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.10

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