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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.08, 22,987.52 and 14,766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.08, 22,987.52 and 14,766.08 is: 22,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.08 : 22,987.52 = 14,766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.08/22,987.52 = 14,766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.08x = 22,987.52 × 14,766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.08x = 339,435,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,435,559.32/15,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.48

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