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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.40, 22,883.10 and 14,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.40, 22,883.10 and 14,823.40 is: 22,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.40 : 22,883.10 = 14,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.40/22,883.10 = 14,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.40x = 22,883.10 × 14,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.40x = 339,205,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,205,344.54/15,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.10

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