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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.85, 22,635.45 and 14,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.85, 22,635.45 and 14,302.98 is: 21,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.85 : 22,635.45 = 14,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.85/22,635.45 = 14,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.85x = 22,635.45 × 14,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.85x = 323,754,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,754,388.64/15,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.19

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