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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.40, 23,051.02 and 14,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.40, 23,051.02 and 14,309.46 is: 21,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.40 : 23,051.02 = 14,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.40/23,051.02 = 14,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.40x = 23,051.02 × 14,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.40x = 329,847,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,847,648.65/15,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.49

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