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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.60, 22,815.90 and 14,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.60, 22,815.90 and 14,627.40 is: 21,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.60 : 22,815.90 = 14,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.60/22,815.90 = 14,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.60x = 22,815.90 × 14,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.60x = 333,737,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,737,295.66/15,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.10

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