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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.93, 22,936.85 and 14,503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.93, 22,936.85 and 14,503.91 is: 21,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.93 : 22,936.85 = 14,503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.93/22,936.85 = 14,503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.93x = 22,936.85 × 14,503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.93x = 332,673,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,673,963.50/15,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.38

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