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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.20, 22,751.12 and 14,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.20, 22,751.12 and 14,336.76 is: 21,506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.20 : 22,751.12 = 14,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.20/22,751.12 = 14,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.20x = 22,751.12 × 14,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.20x = 326,177,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,177,161.73/15,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,506.86

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