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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.48, 23,017.02 and 14,785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.48, 23,017.02 and 14,785.84 is: 22,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.48 : 23,017.02 = 14,785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.48/23,017.02 = 14,785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.48x = 23,017.02 × 14,785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.48x = 340,325,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,325,975.00/15,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.50

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