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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.01, 22,977.73 and 14,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.01, 22,977.73 and 14,958.93 is: 22,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.01 : 22,977.73 = 14,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.01/22,977.73 = 14,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.01x = 22,977.73 × 14,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.01x = 343,722,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,722,254.63/15,451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.94

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