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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.40, 22,779.16 and 14,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.40, 22,779.16 and 14,265.94 is: 21,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.40 : 22,779.16 = 14,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.40/22,779.16 = 14,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.40x = 22,779.16 × 14,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.40x = 324,966,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,966,129.81/15,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,291.94

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