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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.20, 23,178.30 and 14,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.20, 23,178.30 and 14,847.40 is: 22,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.20 : 23,178.30 = 14,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.20/23,178.30 = 14,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.20x = 23,178.30 × 14,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.20x = 344,137,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,137,491.42/15,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.10

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