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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.60, 22,884.30 and 14,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.60, 22,884.30 and 14,712.60 is: 22,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.60 : 22,884.30 = 14,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.60/22,884.30 = 14,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.60x = 22,884.30 × 14,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.60x = 336,687,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,687,552.18/15,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.11

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