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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.20, 22,876.80 and 14,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.20, 22,876.80 and 14,327.80 is: 21,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.20 : 22,876.80 = 14,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.20/22,876.80 = 14,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.20x = 22,876.80 × 14,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.20x = 327,774,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,774,215.04/15,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.70

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