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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.80, 22,658.70 and 14,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.80, 22,658.70 and 14,465.90 is: 21,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.80 : 22,658.70 = 14,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.80/22,658.70 = 14,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.80x = 22,658.70 × 14,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.80x = 327,778,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,778,488.33/15,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.85

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