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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.79, 22,927.10 and 14,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.79, 22,927.10 and 14,198.52 is: 21,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.79 : 22,927.10 = 14,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.79/22,927.10 = 14,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.79x = 22,927.10 × 14,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.79x = 325,530,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,530,816.90/15,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.48

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