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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.20, 23,296.80 and 14,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.20, 23,296.80 and 14,926.40 is: 22,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.20 : 23,296.80 = 14,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.20/23,296.80 = 14,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.20x = 23,296.80 × 14,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.20x = 347,737,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,737,355.52/15,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.60

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