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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,384.38, 22,955.81 and 14,443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,384.38, 22,955.81 and 14,443.97 is: 21,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384.38 : 22,955.81 = 14,443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384.38/22,955.81 = 14,443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384.38x = 22,955.81 × 14,443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384.38x = 331,572,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,572,952.30/15,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.58

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