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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.14, 22,740.17 and 15,138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.14, 22,740.17 and 15,138.23 is: 22,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.14 : 22,740.17 = 15,138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.14/22,740.17 = 15,138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.14x = 22,740.17 × 15,138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.14x = 344,245,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,245,923.70/15,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.31

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