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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.14, 22,738.67 and 15,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.14, 22,738.67 and 15,137.23 is: 22,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.14 : 22,738.67 = 15,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.14/22,738.67 = 15,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.14x = 22,738.67 × 15,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.14x = 344,200,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,200,477.68/15,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.81

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