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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.83, 22,748.83 and 14,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.83, 22,748.83 and 14,764.14 is: 22,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.83 : 22,748.83 = 14,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.83/22,748.83 = 14,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.83x = 22,748.83 × 14,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.83x = 335,866,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,866,957.09/15,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.22

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