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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.62, 22,954.69 and 14,443.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.62, 22,954.69 and 14,443.21 is: 21,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.62 : 22,954.69 = 14,443.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.62/22,954.69 = 14,443.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.62x = 22,954.69 × 14,443.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.62x = 331,539,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,539,454.90/15,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.46

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