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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.84, 22,560.94 and 14,723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.84, 22,560.94 and 14,723.18 is: 21,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.84 : 22,560.94 = 14,723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.84/22,560.94 = 14,723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.84x = 22,560.94 × 14,723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.84x = 332,168,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,168,780.59/15,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.43

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