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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.52, 22,934.40 and 14,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.52, 22,934.40 and 14,439.36 is: 21,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.52 : 22,934.40 = 14,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.52/22,934.40 = 14,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.52x = 22,934.40 × 14,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.52x = 331,158,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,158,057.98/15,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.03

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