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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.20, 23,569.20 and 14,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.20, 23,569.20 and 14,870.40 is: 22,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.20 : 23,569.20 = 14,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.20/23,569.20 = 14,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.20x = 23,569.20 × 14,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.20x = 350,483,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,483,431.68/15,745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.70

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