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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.48, 23,030.40 and 14,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.48, 23,030.40 and 14,794.72 is: 22,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.48 : 23,030.40 = 14,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.48/23,030.40 = 14,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.48x = 23,030.40 × 14,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.48x = 340,728,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,728,319.49/15,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,167.71

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