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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.51, 22,975.50 and 14,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.51, 22,975.50 and 14,957.43 is: 22,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.51 : 22,975.50 = 14,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.51/22,975.50 = 14,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.51x = 22,975.50 × 14,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.51x = 343,654,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,654,432.97/15,449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.72

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