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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.44, 22,892.28 and 14,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.44, 22,892.28 and 14,004.40 is: 20,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.44 : 22,892.28 = 14,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.44/22,892.28 = 14,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.44x = 22,892.28 × 14,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.44x = 320,592,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,592,646.03/15,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.98

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