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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.94, 22,727.12 and 14,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.94, 22,727.12 and 14,593.73 is: 21,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.94 : 22,727.12 = 14,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.94/22,727.12 = 14,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.94x = 22,727.12 × 14,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.94x = 331,673,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,673,266.35/15,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.49

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