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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.26, 23,297.47 and 14,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.26, 23,297.47 and 14,809.20 is: 22,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.26 : 23,297.47 = 14,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.26/23,297.47 = 14,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.26x = 23,297.47 × 14,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.26x = 345,016,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,016,892.72/15,640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.54

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