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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.14, 22,737.17 and 15,136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.14, 22,737.17 and 15,136.23 is: 22,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.14 : 22,737.17 = 15,136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.14/22,737.17 = 15,136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.14x = 22,737.17 × 15,136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.14x = 344,155,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,155,157.77/15,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.32

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