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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.51, 22,693.49 and 14,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.51, 22,693.49 and 14,627.02 is: 21,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.51 : 22,693.49 = 14,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.51/22,693.49 = 14,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.51x = 22,693.49 × 14,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.51x = 331,938,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,938,132.10/15,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.48

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