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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.39, 23,043.51 and 14,304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.39, 23,043.51 and 14,304.45 is: 21,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.39 : 23,043.51 = 14,304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.39/23,043.51 = 14,304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.39x = 23,043.51 × 14,304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.39x = 329,624,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,624,736.62/15,336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.98

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