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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.20, 23,302.80 and 14,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.20, 23,302.80 and 14,611.80 is: 21,917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.20 : 23,302.80 = 14,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.20/23,302.80 = 14,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.20x = 23,302.80 × 14,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.20x = 340,495,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,495,853.04/15,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,917.70

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