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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.40, 22,991.40 and 14,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.40, 22,991.40 and 14,924.40 is: 22,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.40 : 22,991.40 = 14,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.40/22,991.40 = 14,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.40x = 22,991.40 × 14,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.40x = 343,132,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,132,850.16/15,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.62

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