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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.60, 22,992.90 and 14,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.60, 22,992.90 and 14,615.80 is: 21,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.60 : 22,992.90 = 14,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.60/22,992.90 = 14,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.60x = 22,992.90 × 14,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.60x = 336,059,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,059,627.82/15,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.70

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