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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.25, 22,967.69 and 14,952.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.25, 22,967.69 and 14,952.17 is: 22,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.25 : 22,967.69 = 14,952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.25/22,967.69 = 14,952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.25x = 22,967.69 × 14,952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.25x = 343,416,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,416,788.05/15,444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.90

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