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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.20, 23,184.30 and 14,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.20, 23,184.30 and 14,851.40 is: 22,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.20 : 23,184.30 = 14,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.20/23,184.30 = 14,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.20x = 23,184.30 × 14,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.20x = 344,319,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,319,313.02/15,456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.10

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