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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.20, 23,179.80 and 14,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.20, 23,179.80 and 14,848.40 is: 22,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.20 : 23,179.80 = 14,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.20/23,179.80 = 14,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.20x = 23,179.80 × 14,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.20x = 344,182,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,182,942.32/15,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.60

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