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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.99, 22,954.86 and 14,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.99, 22,954.86 and 14,048.24 is: 21,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.99 : 22,954.86 = 14,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.99/22,954.86 = 14,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.99x = 22,954.86 × 14,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.99x = 322,475,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,475,267.67/15,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.83

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