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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.37, 23,018.94 and 14,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.37, 23,018.94 and 14,973 is: 22,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.37 : 23,018.94 = 14,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.37/23,018.94 = 14,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.37x = 23,018.94 × 14,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.37x = 344,662,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,662,588.62/15,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.89

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