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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.80, 23,294.70 and 14,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.80, 23,294.70 and 14,881.80 is: 22,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.80 : 23,294.70 = 14,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.80/23,294.70 = 14,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.80x = 23,294.70 × 14,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.80x = 346,667,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,667,066.46/15,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.70

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