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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.51, 22,697.99 and 14,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.51, 22,697.99 and 14,630.02 is: 21,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.51 : 22,697.99 = 14,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.51/22,697.99 = 14,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.51x = 22,697.99 × 14,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.51x = 332,072,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,072,047.66/15,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.98

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