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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.84, 22,565.41 and 14,726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.84, 22,565.41 and 14,726.18 is: 21,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.84 : 22,565.41 = 14,726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.84/22,565.41 = 14,726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.84x = 22,565.41 × 14,726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.84x = 332,302,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,302,289.43/15,119.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.90

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