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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.08, 22,977.82 and 14,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.08, 22,977.82 and 14,458.76 is: 21,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.08 : 22,977.82 = 14,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.08/22,977.82 = 14,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.08x = 22,977.82 × 14,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.08x = 332,230,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,230,784.70/15,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.72

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