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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.51, 22,687.49 and 14,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.51, 22,687.49 and 14,623.02 is: 21,900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.51 : 22,687.49 = 14,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.51/22,687.49 = 14,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.51x = 22,687.49 × 14,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.51x = 331,759,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,759,656.58/15,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.48

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