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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.45, 22,739.94 and 14,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.45, 22,739.94 and 14,657.83 is: 21,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.45 : 22,739.94 = 14,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.45/22,739.94 = 14,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.45x = 22,739.94 × 14,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.45x = 333,318,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,318,117.88/15,183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,952.73

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