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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.35, 22,879.01 and 14,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.35, 22,879.01 and 14,893.72 is: 22,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.35 : 22,879.01 = 14,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.35/22,879.01 = 14,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.35x = 22,879.01 × 14,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.35x = 340,753,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,753,568.82/15,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.86

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