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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.40, 22,771.26 and 14,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.40, 22,771.26 and 14,623.12 is: 21,942.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.40 : 22,771.26 = 14,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.40/22,771.26 = 14,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.40x = 22,771.26 × 14,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.40x = 332,986,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,986,867.53/15,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.54

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