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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.60, 23,219.40 and 14,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.60, 23,219.40 and 14,766.80 is: 22,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.60 : 23,219.40 = 14,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.60/23,219.40 = 14,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.60x = 23,219.40 × 14,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.60x = 342,876,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,876,235.92/15,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.20

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