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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,345.40, 23,057.02 and 14,313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,345.40, 23,057.02 and 14,313.46 is: 21,506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,345.40 : 23,057.02 = 14,313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,345.40/23,057.02 = 14,313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,345.40x = 23,057.02 × 14,313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,345.40x = 330,025,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,025,733.49/15,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,506.49

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