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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.60, 22,805.40 and 14,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.60, 22,805.40 and 14,620.40 is: 21,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.60 : 22,805.40 = 14,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.60/22,805.40 = 14,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.60x = 22,805.40 × 14,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.60x = 333,424,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,424,070.16/15,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.60

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