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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.89, 22,772.44 and 14,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.89, 22,772.44 and 14,261.44 is: 21,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.89 : 22,772.44 = 14,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.89/22,772.44 = 14,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.89x = 22,772.44 × 14,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.89x = 324,767,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,767,601.54/15,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.22

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