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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.14, 22,926.89 and 14,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.14, 22,926.89 and 14,630.58 is: 21,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.14 : 22,926.89 = 14,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.14/22,926.89 = 14,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.14x = 22,926.89 × 14,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.14x = 335,433,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,433,698.30/15,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.60

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