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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.17, 22,667.34 and 14,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.17, 22,667.34 and 14,858.16 is: 22,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.17 : 22,667.34 = 14,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.17/22,667.34 = 14,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.17x = 22,667.34 × 14,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.17x = 336,794,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,794,964.49/15,109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.77

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