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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.10, 23,880.15 and 14,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.10, 23,880.15 and 14,948.10 is: 22,422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.10 : 23,880.15 = 14,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.10/23,880.15 = 14,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.10x = 23,880.15 × 14,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.10x = 356,962,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,962,870.22/15,920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.15

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