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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.69, 22,591.86 and 14,380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.69, 22,591.86 and 14,380.23 is: 21,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.69 : 22,591.86 = 14,380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.69/22,591.86 = 14,380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.69x = 22,591.86 × 14,380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.69x = 324,876,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,876,142.93/15,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.64

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