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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.98, 23,049.45 and 14,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.98, 23,049.45 and 14,111.01 is: 21,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.98 : 23,049.45 = 14,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.98/23,049.45 = 14,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.98x = 23,049.45 × 14,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.98x = 325,251,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,251,019.44/15,328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.05

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