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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.16, 22,779.72 and 15,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.16, 22,779.72 and 15,089.22 is: 22,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.16 : 22,779.72 = 15,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.16/22,779.72 = 15,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.16x = 22,779.72 × 15,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.16x = 343,728,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,728,206.62/15,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.41

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