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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.17, 23,059.26 and 14,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.17, 23,059.26 and 14,251.80 is: 21,385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.17 : 23,059.26 = 14,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.17/23,059.26 = 14,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.17x = 23,059.26 × 14,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.17x = 328,635,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,635,961.67/15,367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.59

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