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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.38, 22,729.60 and 14,651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.38, 22,729.60 and 14,651.02 is: 21,942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.38 : 22,729.60 = 14,651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.38/22,729.60 = 14,651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.38x = 22,729.60 × 14,651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.38x = 333,011,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,011,824.19/15,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.77

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