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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.64, 22,762.69 and 14,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.64, 22,762.69 and 14,673.02 is: 21,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.64 : 22,762.69 = 14,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.64/22,762.69 = 14,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.64x = 22,762.69 × 14,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.64x = 333,997,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,997,255.13/15,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.47

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