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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.64, 22,977.04 and 14,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.64, 22,977.04 and 14,530.62 is: 21,813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.64 : 22,977.04 = 14,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.64/22,977.04 = 14,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.64x = 22,977.04 × 14,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.64x = 333,870,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,870,636.96/15,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.57

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