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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.60, 22,974.30 and 14,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.60, 22,974.30 and 14,772.60 is: 22,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.60 : 22,974.30 = 14,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.60/22,974.30 = 14,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.60x = 22,974.30 × 14,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.60x = 339,390,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,390,144.18/15,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.11

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