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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.85, 22,872.31 and 14,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.85, 22,872.31 and 14,889.22 is: 22,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.85 : 22,872.31 = 14,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.85/22,872.31 = 14,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.85x = 22,872.31 × 14,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.85x = 340,550,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,550,855.50/15,353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.17

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