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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.40, 23,000.10 and 14,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.40, 23,000.10 and 14,604.40 is: 21,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.40 : 23,000.10 = 14,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.40/23,000.10 = 14,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.40x = 23,000.10 × 14,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.40x = 335,902,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,902,660.44/15,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.60

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