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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.74, 23,099.47 and 14,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.74, 23,099.47 and 14,758.56 is: 22,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.74 : 23,099.47 = 14,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.74/23,099.47 = 14,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.74x = 23,099.47 × 14,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.74x = 340,914,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,914,877.07/15,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.75

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