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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.20, 23,051.70 and 14,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.20, 23,051.70 and 14,914.20 is: 22,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.20 : 23,051.70 = 14,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.20/23,051.70 = 14,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.20x = 23,051.70 × 14,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.20x = 343,797,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,797,664.14/15,400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.23

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