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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.55, 22,616.70 and 14,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.55, 22,616.70 and 14,330.72 is: 21,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.55 : 22,616.70 = 14,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.55/22,616.70 = 14,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.55x = 22,616.70 × 14,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.55x = 324,113,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,113,620.49/15,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.99

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