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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.22, 22,864.41 and 14,151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.22, 22,864.41 and 14,151.17 is: 21,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.22 : 22,864.41 = 14,151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.22/22,864.41 = 14,151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.22x = 22,864.41 × 14,151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.22x = 323,558,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,558,210.02/15,167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.74

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