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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.73, 23,037.62 and 14,846.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.73, 23,037.62 and 14,846.51 is: 22,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.73 : 23,037.62 = 14,846.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.73/23,037.62 = 14,846.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.73x = 23,037.62 × 14,846.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.73x = 342,028,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,028,239.07/15,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.62

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