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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.75, 22,969.92 and 14,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.75, 22,969.92 and 14,953.67 is: 22,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.75 : 22,969.92 = 14,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.75/22,969.92 = 14,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.75x = 22,969.92 × 14,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.75x = 343,484,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,484,661.03/15,445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.14

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