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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.96, 22,725.70 and 14,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.96, 22,725.70 and 14,896.82 is: 22,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.96 : 22,725.70 = 14,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.96/22,725.70 = 14,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.96x = 22,725.70 × 14,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.96x = 338,540,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,540,662.27/15,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.93

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