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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.60, 23,019.30 and 14,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.60, 23,019.30 and 14,802.60 is: 22,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.60 : 23,019.30 = 14,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.60/23,019.30 = 14,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.60x = 23,019.30 × 14,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.60x = 340,745,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,745,490.18/15,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.11

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