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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.40, 22,768.26 and 14,621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.40, 22,768.26 and 14,621.11 is: 21,939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.40 : 22,768.26 = 14,621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.40/22,768.26 = 14,621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.40x = 22,768.26 × 14,621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.40x = 332,897,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,897,233.97/15,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.53

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