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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.60, 22,962.30 and 13,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.60, 22,962.30 and 13,964.20 is: 20,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.60 : 22,962.30 = 13,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.60/22,962.30 = 13,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.60x = 22,962.30 × 13,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.60x = 320,650,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,650,149.66/15,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.89

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