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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.48, 23,033.40 and 14,796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.48, 23,033.40 and 14,796.72 is: 22,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.48 : 23,033.40 = 14,796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.48/23,033.40 = 14,796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.48x = 23,033.40 × 14,796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.48x = 340,818,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,818,770.45/15,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.71

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