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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.08, 22,976.33 and 14,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.08, 22,976.33 and 14,457.76 is: 21,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.08 : 22,976.33 = 14,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.08/22,976.33 = 14,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.08x = 22,976.33 × 14,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.08x = 332,186,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,186,264.82/15,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.23

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