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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.60, 22,883.40 and 14,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.60, 22,883.40 and 14,672.40 is: 22,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.60 : 22,883.40 = 14,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.60/22,883.40 = 14,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.60x = 22,883.40 × 14,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.60x = 335,754,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,754,398.16/15,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.60

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