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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.10, 23,010.15 and 14,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.10, 23,010.15 and 14,627.30 is: 21,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.10 : 23,010.15 = 14,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.10/23,010.15 = 14,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.10x = 23,010.15 × 14,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.10x = 336,576,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,576,367.10/15,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.95

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