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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.28, 22,955.76 and 14,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.28, 22,955.76 and 14,604 is: 21,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.28 : 22,955.76 = 14,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.28/22,955.76 = 14,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.28x = 22,955.76 × 14,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.28x = 335,245,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,245,919.04/15,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,878.21

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