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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.17, 23,060.76 and 14,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.17, 23,060.76 and 14,252.80 is: 21,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.17 : 23,060.76 = 14,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.17/23,060.76 = 14,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.17x = 23,060.76 × 14,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.17x = 328,680,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,680,400.13/15,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.09

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