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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.40, 23,268.60 and 14,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.40, 23,268.60 and 14,783.40 is: 22,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.40 : 23,268.60 = 14,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.40/23,268.60 = 14,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.40x = 23,268.60 × 14,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.40x = 343,989,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,989,021.24/15,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.10

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