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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.53, 22,979.84 and 14,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.53, 22,979.84 and 14,460.12 is: 21,576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.53 : 22,979.84 = 14,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.53/22,979.84 = 14,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.53x = 22,979.84 × 14,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.53x = 332,291,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,291,171.68/15,400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.61

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