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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.36, 23,197.14 and 14,796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.36, 23,197.14 and 14,796.04 is: 22,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.36 : 23,197.14 = 14,796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.36/23,197.14 = 14,796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.36x = 23,197.14 × 14,796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.36x = 343,225,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,225,811.33/15,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.38

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