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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.58, 22,658.58 and 14,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.58, 22,658.58 and 14,617.02 is: 21,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.58 : 22,658.58 = 14,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.58/22,658.58 = 14,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.58x = 22,658.58 × 14,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.58x = 331,200,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,200,917.03/15,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.71

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