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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.60, 22,802.40 and 14,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.60, 22,802.40 and 14,618.40 is: 21,927.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.60 : 22,802.40 = 14,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.60/22,802.40 = 14,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.60x = 22,802.40 × 14,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.60x = 333,334,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,334,604.16/15,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.60

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