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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.03, 22,973.13 and 14,455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.03, 22,973.13 and 14,455.62 is: 21,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.03 : 22,973.13 = 14,455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.03/22,973.13 = 14,455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.03x = 22,973.13 × 14,455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.03x = 332,090,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,090,837.49/15,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.90

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