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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.40, 22,881.60 and 14,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.40, 22,881.60 and 14,525.40 is: 21,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.40 : 22,881.60 = 14,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.40/22,881.60 = 14,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.40x = 22,881.60 × 14,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.40x = 332,364,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,364,392.64/15,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,788.10

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