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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.20, 22,985.70 and 14,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.20, 22,985.70 and 14,870.20 is: 22,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.20 : 22,985.70 = 14,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.20/22,985.70 = 14,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.20x = 22,985.70 × 14,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.20x = 341,801,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,801,956.14/15,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,258.24

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