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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.70, 22,546.72 and 14,573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.70, 22,546.72 and 14,573.92 is: 21,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.70 : 22,546.72 = 14,573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.70/22,546.72 = 14,573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.70x = 22,546.72 × 14,573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.70x = 328,594,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,594,093.54/15,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,774.61

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