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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.98, 23,046.54 and 14,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.98, 23,046.54 and 14,004.48 is: 20,993.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.98 : 23,046.54 = 14,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.98/23,046.54 = 14,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.98x = 23,046.54 × 14,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.98x = 322,754,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,754,808.50/15,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.58

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