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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.80, 22,858.65 and 14,842.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.80, 22,858.65 and 14,842.41 is: 22,229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.80 : 22,858.65 = 14,842.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.80/22,858.65 = 14,842.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.80x = 22,858.65 × 14,842.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.80x = 339,277,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,277,341.05/15,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.04

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