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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.12, 22,999.44 and 14,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.12, 22,999.44 and 14,273.12 is: 21,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.12 : 22,999.44 = 14,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.12/22,999.44 = 14,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.12x = 22,999.44 × 14,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.12x = 328,273,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,273,767.05/15,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.57

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