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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.07, 22,689.83 and 14,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.07, 22,689.83 and 14,624.58 is: 21,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.07 : 22,689.83 = 14,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.07/22,689.83 = 14,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.07x = 22,689.83 × 14,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.07x = 331,829,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,829,234.02/15,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.82

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