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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.52, 23,108.12 and 14,764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.52, 23,108.12 and 14,764.34 is: 22,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.52 : 23,108.12 = 14,764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.52/23,108.12 = 14,764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.52x = 23,108.12 × 14,764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.52x = 341,176,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,176,140.44/15,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.41

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