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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.12, 22,969.44 and 14,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.12, 22,969.44 and 14,253.12 is: 21,351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.12 : 22,969.44 = 14,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.12/22,969.44 = 14,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.12x = 22,969.44 × 14,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.12x = 327,386,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,386,184.65/15,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.57

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