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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.76, 22,680.54 and 14,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.76, 22,680.54 and 14,618.48 is: 21,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.76 : 22,680.54 = 14,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.76/22,680.54 = 14,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.76x = 22,680.54 × 14,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.76x = 331,554,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,554,906.98/15,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,893.83

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