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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.53, 23,063.67 and 14,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.53, 23,063.67 and 14,306.49 is: 21,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.53 : 23,063.67 = 14,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.53/23,063.67 = 14,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.53x = 23,063.67 × 14,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.53x = 329,960,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,960,164.22/15,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.64

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