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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.54, 22,445.82 and 14,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.54, 22,445.82 and 14,658.90 is: 21,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.54 : 22,445.82 = 14,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.54/22,445.82 = 14,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.54x = 22,445.82 × 14,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.54x = 329,031,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,031,030.80/15,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,869.01

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