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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.91, 22,885.31 and 14,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.91, 22,885.31 and 14,968.14 is: 22,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.91 : 22,885.31 = 14,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.91/22,885.31 = 14,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.91x = 22,885.31 × 14,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.91x = 342,550,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,550,449.18/15,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.99

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