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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.50, 22,820.06 and 14,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.50, 22,820.06 and 14,322.38 is: 21,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.50 : 22,820.06 = 14,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.50/22,820.06 = 14,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.50x = 22,820.06 × 14,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.50x = 326,837,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,837,492.65/15,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.25

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