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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.56, 22,823.15 and 14,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.56, 22,823.15 and 14,324.44 is: 21,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.56 : 22,823.15 = 14,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.56/22,823.15 = 14,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.56x = 22,823.15 × 14,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.56x = 326,928,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,928,714.11/15,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.33

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