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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.10, 22,822.65 and 14,631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.10, 22,822.65 and 14,631.90 is: 21,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.10 : 22,822.65 = 14,631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.10/22,822.65 = 14,631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.10x = 22,822.65 × 14,631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.10x = 333,938,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,938,732.54/15,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.85

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