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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.75, 22,971.41 and 14,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.75, 22,971.41 and 14,954.67 is: 22,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.75 : 22,971.41 = 14,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.75/22,971.41 = 14,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.75x = 22,971.41 × 14,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.75x = 343,529,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,529,855.98/15,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.62

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