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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.09, 23,004.38 and 14,939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.09, 23,004.38 and 14,939.56 is: 22,374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.09 : 23,004.38 = 14,939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.09/23,004.38 = 14,939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.09x = 23,004.38 × 14,939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.09x = 343,675,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,675,240.58/15,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.57

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