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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.37, 22,614.23 and 14,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.37, 22,614.23 and 14,475.69 is: 21,548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.37 : 22,614.23 = 14,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.37/22,614.23 = 14,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.37x = 22,614.23 × 14,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.37x = 327,356,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,356,510.69/15,191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.85

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