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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.60, 22,749.90 and 14,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.60, 22,749.90 and 14,583.40 is: 21,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.60 : 22,749.90 = 14,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.60/22,749.90 = 14,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.60x = 22,749.90 × 14,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.60x = 331,770,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,770,891.66/15,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,875.10

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