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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 14,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.60, 23,009.40 and 14,246.10 is: 21,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.60 : 23,009.40 = 14,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.60/23,009.40 = 14,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.60x = 23,009.40 × 14,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.60x = 327,794,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,794,213.34/15,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.15

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