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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.95, 22,740.69 and 14,658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.95, 22,740.69 and 14,658.33 is: 21,953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.95 : 22,740.69 = 14,658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.95/22,740.69 = 14,658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.95x = 22,740.69 × 14,658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.95x = 333,340,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,340,538.45/15,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,953.48

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