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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.52, 22,982.94 and 14,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.52, 22,982.94 and 14,962.44 is: 22,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.52 : 22,982.94 = 14,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.52/22,982.94 = 14,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.52x = 22,982.94 × 14,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.52x = 343,880,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,880,860.77/15,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.15

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