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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.20, 23,190.30 and 14,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.20, 23,190.30 and 14,855.40 is: 22,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.20 : 23,190.30 = 14,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.20/23,190.30 = 14,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.20x = 23,190.30 × 14,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.20x = 344,501,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,501,182.62/15,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.10

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