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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.57, 22,988.66 and 14,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.57, 22,988.66 and 14,233.53 is: 21,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.57 : 22,988.66 = 14,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.57/22,988.66 = 14,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.57x = 22,988.66 × 14,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.57x = 327,209,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,209,710.60/15,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,456.98

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