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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.79, 22,563.83 and 14,725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.79, 22,563.83 and 14,725.13 is: 21,976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.79 : 22,563.83 = 14,725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.79/22,563.83 = 14,725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.79x = 22,563.83 × 14,725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.79x = 332,255,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,255,143.60/15,118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.31

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