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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.20, 23,109.30 and 14,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.20, 23,109.30 and 14,801.40 is: 22,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.20 : 23,109.30 = 14,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.20/23,109.30 = 14,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.20x = 23,109.30 × 14,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.20x = 342,049,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,049,993.02/15,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.10

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