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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.20, 23,117.40 and 14,605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.20, 23,117.40 and 14,605.08 is: 21,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.20 : 23,117.40 = 14,605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.20/23,117.40 = 14,605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.20x = 23,117.40 × 14,605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.20x = 337,631,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,631,476.39/15,394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.38

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