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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.10, 23,195.55 and 14,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.10, 23,195.55 and 14,920.10 is: 22,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.10 : 23,195.55 = 14,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.10/23,195.55 = 14,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.10x = 23,195.55 × 14,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.10x = 346,079,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,079,925.56/15,460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.36

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