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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.20, 22,999.80 and 14,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.20, 22,999.80 and 14,361.20 is: 21,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.20 : 22,999.80 = 14,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.20/22,999.80 = 14,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.20x = 22,999.80 × 14,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.20x = 330,304,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,304,727.76/15,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.80

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