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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.70, 22,766.55 and 14,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.70, 22,766.55 and 14,254.30 is: 21,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.70 : 22,766.55 = 14,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.70/22,766.55 = 14,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.70x = 22,766.55 × 14,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.70x = 324,521,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,521,233.67/15,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.45

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