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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.10, 22,961.55 and 14,764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.10, 22,961.55 and 14,764.10 is: 22,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.10 : 22,961.55 = 14,764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.10/22,961.55 = 14,764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.10x = 22,961.55 × 14,764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.10x = 339,006,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,006,620.36/15,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.36

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