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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.08, 23,112.48 and 14,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.08, 23,112.48 and 14,953.92 is: 22,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.08 : 23,112.48 = 14,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.08/23,112.48 = 14,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.08x = 23,112.48 × 14,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.08x = 345,622,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,622,176.92/15,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.14

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