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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.87, 23,034.69 and 14,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.87, 23,034.69 and 14,983.50 is: 22,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.87 : 23,034.69 = 14,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.87/23,034.69 = 14,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.87x = 23,034.69 × 14,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.87x = 345,140,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,140,277.62/15,369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.64

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