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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.09, 23,002.88 and 14,938.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.09, 23,002.88 and 14,938.56 is: 22,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.09 : 23,002.88 = 14,938.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.09/23,002.88 = 14,938.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.09x = 23,002.88 × 14,938.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.09x = 343,629,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,629,828.36/15,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.07

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