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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.20, 23,176.80 and 14,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.20, 23,176.80 and 14,846.40 is: 22,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.20 : 23,176.80 = 14,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.20/23,176.80 = 14,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.20x = 23,176.80 × 14,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.20x = 344,092,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,092,043.52/15,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.60

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