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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.40, 22,615.91 and 14,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.40, 22,615.91 and 14,886.98 is: 22,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.40 : 22,615.91 = 14,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.40/22,615.91 = 14,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.40x = 22,615.91 × 14,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.40x = 336,682,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,682,599.85/15,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.46

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