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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.48, 22,927.34 and 14,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.48, 22,927.34 and 14,443.10 is: 21,666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.48 : 22,927.34 = 14,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.48/22,927.34 = 14,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.48x = 22,927.34 × 14,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.48x = 331,141,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,141,864.35/15,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.65

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