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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.20, 23,143.80 and 14,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.20, 23,143.80 and 14,824.40 is: 22,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.20 : 23,143.80 = 14,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.20/23,143.80 = 14,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.20x = 23,143.80 × 14,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.20x = 343,092,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,092,948.72/15,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.60

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