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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.70, 22,898.55 and 14,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.70, 22,898.55 and 14,617.70 is: 21,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.70 : 22,898.55 = 14,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.70/22,898.55 = 14,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.70x = 22,898.55 × 14,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.70x = 334,724,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,724,134.34/15,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.55

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