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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.53, 22,973.88 and 14,456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.53, 22,973.88 and 14,456.12 is: 21,570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.53 : 22,973.88 = 14,456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.53/22,973.88 = 14,456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.53x = 22,973.88 × 14,456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.53x = 332,113,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,113,093.87/15,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.65

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