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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.14, 22,967.39 and 14,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.14, 22,967.39 and 14,451.70 is: 21,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.14 : 22,967.39 = 14,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.14/22,967.39 = 14,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.14x = 22,967.39 × 14,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.14x = 331,917,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,917,830.06/15,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.11

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