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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.60, 22,954.80 and 14,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.60, 22,954.80 and 14,730.80 is: 22,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.60 : 22,954.80 = 14,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.60/22,954.80 = 14,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.60x = 22,954.80 × 14,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.60x = 338,142,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,142,567.84/15,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.43

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