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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.75, 22,972.90 and 14,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.75, 22,972.90 and 14,955.67 is: 22,241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.75 : 22,972.90 = 14,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.75/22,972.90 = 14,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.75x = 22,972.90 × 14,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.75x = 343,575,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,575,111.34/15,447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.11

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