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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.60, 22,862.35 and 14,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.60, 22,862.35 and 14,950.88 is: 22,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.60 : 22,862.35 = 14,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.60/22,862.35 = 14,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.60x = 22,862.35 × 14,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.60x = 341,812,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,812,241.48/15,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.71

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