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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.10, 23,009.55 and 14,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.10, 23,009.55 and 14,796.10 is: 22,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.10 : 23,009.55 = 14,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.10/23,009.55 = 14,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.10x = 23,009.55 × 14,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.10x = 340,451,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,451,602.76/15,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.36

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