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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.44, 22,908.78 and 14,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.44, 22,908.78 and 14,015.40 is: 20,987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.44 : 22,908.78 = 14,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.44/22,908.78 = 14,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.44x = 22,908.78 × 14,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.44x = 321,075,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,075,715.21/15,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.48

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