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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.60, 22,896.30 and 14,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.60, 22,896.30 and 14,720.60 is: 22,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.60 : 22,896.30 = 14,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.60/22,896.30 = 14,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.60x = 22,896.30 × 14,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.60x = 337,047,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,047,273.78/15,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.11

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