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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.48, 22,823.53 and 14,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.48, 22,823.53 and 14,093.72 is: 21,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.48 : 22,823.53 = 14,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.48/22,823.53 = 14,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.48x = 22,823.53 × 14,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.48x = 321,668,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,668,441.23/15,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.55

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