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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.40, 23,052.52 and 14,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.40, 23,052.52 and 14,310.46 is: 21,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.40 : 23,052.52 = 14,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.40/23,052.52 = 14,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.40x = 23,052.52 × 14,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.40x = 329,892,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,892,165.36/15,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,501.99

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