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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.93, 22,823.71 and 14,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.93, 22,823.71 and 14,324.81 is: 21,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.93 : 22,823.71 = 14,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.93/22,823.71 = 14,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.93x = 22,823.71 × 14,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.93x = 326,945,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,945,330.49/15,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.89

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