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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.40, 22,817.10 and 14,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.40, 22,817.10 and 14,606.60 is: 21,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.40 : 22,817.10 = 14,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.40/22,817.10 = 14,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.40x = 22,817.10 × 14,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.40x = 333,280,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,280,252.86/15,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.90

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