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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.60, 23,010.90 and 14,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.60, 23,010.90 and 14,757.40 is: 22,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.60 : 23,010.90 = 14,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.60/23,010.90 = 14,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.60x = 23,010.90 × 14,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.60x = 339,581,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,581,055.66/15,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.10

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