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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.22, 22,865.92 and 14,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.22, 22,865.92 and 14,152.17 is: 21,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.22 : 22,865.92 = 14,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.22/22,865.92 = 14,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.22x = 22,865.92 × 14,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.22x = 323,602,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,602,387.05/15,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.24

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