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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.20, 22,979.52 and 14,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.20, 22,979.52 and 14,552.52 is: 21,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.20 : 22,979.52 = 14,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.20/22,979.52 = 14,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.20x = 22,979.52 × 14,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.20x = 334,409,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,409,924.39/15,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.86

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