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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.66, 22,689.26 and 14,624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.66, 22,689.26 and 14,624.07 is: 21,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.66 : 22,689.26 = 14,624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.66/22,689.26 = 14,624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.66x = 22,689.26 × 14,624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.66x = 331,809,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,809,309.62/15,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.10

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