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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.60, 22,997.40 and 14,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.60, 22,997.40 and 14,748.40 is: 22,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.60 : 22,997.40 = 14,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.60/22,997.40 = 14,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.60x = 22,997.40 × 14,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.60x = 339,174,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,174,854.16/15,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.60

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