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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.60, 22,782.30 and 14,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.60, 22,782.30 and 14,644.60 is: 21,972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.60 : 22,782.30 = 14,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.60/22,782.30 = 14,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.60x = 22,782.30 × 14,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.60x = 333,637,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,637,670.58/15,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.11

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