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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.28, 22,823.46 and 14,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.28, 22,823.46 and 14,352.12 is: 21,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.28 : 22,823.46 = 14,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.28/22,823.46 = 14,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.28x = 22,823.46 × 14,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.28x = 327,565,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,565,036.74/15,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.70

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