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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.60, 22,844.40 and 14,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.60, 22,844.40 and 14,646.40 is: 21,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.60 : 22,844.40 = 14,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.60/22,844.40 = 14,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.60x = 22,844.40 × 14,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.60x = 334,588,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,588,220.16/15,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.60

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