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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.80, 22,673.73 and 14,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.80, 22,673.73 and 14,367.66 is: 21,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.80 : 22,673.73 = 14,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.80/22,673.73 = 14,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.80x = 22,673.73 × 14,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.80x = 325,768,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,768,443.57/15,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.67

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