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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.37, 22,726.22 and 14,591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.37, 22,726.22 and 14,591.37 is: 21,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.37 : 22,726.22 = 14,591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.37/22,726.22 = 14,591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.37x = 22,726.22 × 14,591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.37x = 331,606,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,606,611.76/15,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.16

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