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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.92, 23,462.13 and 14,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.92, 23,462.13 and 14,946.24 is: 22,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.92 : 23,462.13 = 14,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.92/23,462.13 = 14,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.92x = 23,462.13 × 14,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.92x = 350,670,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,670,625.89/15,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.22

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