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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.60, 22,686.90 and 14,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.60, 22,686.90 and 14,865.40 is: 22,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.60 : 22,686.90 = 14,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.60/22,686.90 = 14,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.60x = 22,686.90 × 14,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.60x = 337,249,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,249,843.26/15,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.10

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