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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.50, 22,821.56 and 14,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.50, 22,821.56 and 14,323.38 is: 21,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.50 : 22,821.56 = 14,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.50/22,821.56 = 14,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.50x = 22,821.56 × 14,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.50x = 326,881,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,881,876.07/15,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.74

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