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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.60, 22,952.40 and 14,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.60, 22,952.40 and 14,718.40 is: 22,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.60 : 22,952.40 = 14,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.60/22,952.40 = 14,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.60x = 22,952.40 × 14,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.60x = 337,822,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,822,604.16/15,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.60

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