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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.08, 22,773.18 and 14,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.08, 22,773.18 and 14,537 is: 21,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.08 : 22,773.18 = 14,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.08/22,773.18 = 14,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.08x = 22,773.18 × 14,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.08x = 331,053,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,053,717.66/15,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.64

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