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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 23,344.20 and 14,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 23,344.20 and 14,720.40 is: 22,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 23,344.20 = 14,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/23,344.20 = 14,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 23,344.20 × 14,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 343,635,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,635,961.68/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.60

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