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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.04, 22,886.10 and 14,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.04, 22,886.10 and 14,540.28 is: 21,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.04 : 22,886.10 = 14,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.04/22,886.10 = 14,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.04x = 22,886.10 × 14,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.04x = 332,770,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,770,302.11/15,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,798.08

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