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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.30, 22,671.48 and 14,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.30, 22,671.48 and 14,366.16 is: 21,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.30 : 22,671.48 = 14,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.30/22,671.48 = 14,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.30x = 22,671.48 × 14,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.30x = 325,702,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,702,109.12/15,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.42

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