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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.39, 22,773.19 and 14,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.39, 22,773.19 and 14,261.94 is: 21,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.39 : 22,773.19 = 14,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.39/22,773.19 = 14,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.39x = 22,773.19 × 14,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.39x = 324,789,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,789,684.21/15,258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.98

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