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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.48, 22,873.26 and 14,432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.48, 22,873.26 and 14,432.36 is: 21,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.48 : 22,873.26 = 14,432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.48/22,873.26 = 14,432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.48x = 22,873.26 × 14,432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.48x = 330,115,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,115,122.69/15,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.28

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