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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.14, 22,925.39 and 14,629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.14, 22,925.39 and 14,629.58 is: 21,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.14 : 22,925.39 = 14,629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.14/22,925.39 = 14,629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.14x = 22,925.39 × 14,629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.14x = 335,388,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,388,854.19/15,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.10

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