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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.39, 22,774.68 and 14,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.39, 22,774.68 and 14,262.94 is: 21,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.39 : 22,774.68 = 14,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.39/22,774.68 = 14,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.39x = 22,774.68 × 14,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.39x = 324,833,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,833,894.36/15,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.48

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