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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.66, 22,853.18 and 14,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.66, 22,853.18 and 14,013.48 is: 21,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.66 : 22,853.18 = 14,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.66/22,853.18 = 14,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.66x = 22,853.18 × 14,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.66x = 320,252,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,252,580.87/15,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.90

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