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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.96, 22,666.38 and 15,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.96, 22,666.38 and 15,110.92 is: 22,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.96 : 22,666.38 = 15,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.96/22,666.38 = 15,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.96x = 22,666.38 × 15,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.96x = 342,509,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,509,854.87/15,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.97

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