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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.18, 22,653.39 and 14,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.18, 22,653.39 and 14,242.26 is: 21,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.18 : 22,653.39 = 14,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.18/22,653.39 = 14,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.18x = 22,653.39 × 14,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.18x = 322,635,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,635,470.26/15,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.93

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