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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.20, 22,740.62 and 14,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.20, 22,740.62 and 14,329.76 is: 21,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.20 : 22,740.62 = 14,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.20/22,740.62 = 14,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.20x = 22,740.62 × 14,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.20x = 325,867,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,867,441.50/15,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.36

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