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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.10, 22,706.28 and 14,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.10, 22,706.28 and 14,635.68 is: 21,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.10 : 22,706.28 = 14,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.10/22,706.28 = 14,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.10x = 22,706.28 × 14,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.10x = 332,321,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,321,848.07/15,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.38

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