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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.10, 22,672.65 and 14,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.10, 22,672.65 and 14,920.70 is: 22,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.10 : 22,672.65 = 14,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.10/22,672.65 = 14,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.10x = 22,672.65 × 14,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.10x = 338,291,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,291,808.86/15,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.05

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