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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.29, 23,235.45 and 14,701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.29, 23,235.45 and 14,701.46 is: 22,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.29 : 23,235.45 = 14,701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.29/23,235.45 = 14,701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.29x = 23,235.45 × 14,701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.29x = 341,594,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,594,849.07/15,490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.19

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