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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.40, 22,613.40 and 14,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.40, 22,613.40 and 14,672.40 is: 21,966.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.40 : 22,613.40 = 14,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.40/22,613.40 = 14,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.40x = 22,613.40 × 14,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.40x = 331,792,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,792,850.16/15,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.64

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