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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 23,344.20 and 14,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 23,344.20 and 14,914.80 is: 22,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 23,344.20 = 14,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/23,344.20 = 14,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 23,344.20 × 14,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 348,174,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,174,074.16/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.20

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