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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.66, 22,693.74 and 14,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.66, 22,693.74 and 14,627.08 is: 21,906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.66 : 22,693.74 = 14,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.66/22,693.74 = 14,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.66x = 22,693.74 × 14,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.66x = 331,943,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,943,150.48/15,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.59

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