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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.70, 23,257.05 and 14,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.70, 23,257.05 and 14,994.40 is: 22,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.70 : 23,257.05 = 14,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.70/23,257.05 = 14,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.70x = 23,257.05 × 14,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.70x = 348,725,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,725,510.52/15,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.60

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