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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.82, 22,663.74 and 14,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.82, 22,663.74 and 14,855.78 is: 22,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.82 : 22,663.74 = 14,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.82/22,663.74 = 14,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.82x = 22,663.74 × 14,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.82x = 336,687,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,687,535.42/15,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.12

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