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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.60, 22,824.90 and 14,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.60, 22,824.90 and 14,633.40 is: 21,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.60 : 22,824.90 = 14,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.60/22,824.90 = 14,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.60x = 22,824.90 × 14,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.60x = 334,005,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,005,891.66/15,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.10

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