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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.38, 22,685.81 and 14,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.38, 22,685.81 and 14,621.90 is: 21,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.38 : 22,685.81 = 14,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.38/22,685.81 = 14,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.38x = 22,685.81 × 14,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.38x = 331,709,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,709,458.70/15,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.80

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