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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.10, 22,665.96 and 14,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.10, 22,665.96 and 14,608.68 is: 21,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.10 : 22,665.96 = 14,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.10/22,665.96 = 14,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.10x = 22,665.96 × 14,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.10x = 331,119,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,119,756.53/15,134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.05

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