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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.74, 23,100.98 and 14,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.74, 23,100.98 and 14,759.56 is: 22,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.74 : 23,100.98 = 14,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.74/23,100.98 = 14,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.74x = 23,100.98 × 14,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.74x = 340,960,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,960,300.37/15,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.26

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