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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.03, 22,974.62 and 14,456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.03, 22,974.62 and 14,456.62 is: 21,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.03 : 22,974.62 = 14,456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.03/22,974.62 = 14,456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.03x = 22,974.62 × 14,456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.03x = 332,135,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,135,350.98/15,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.39

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