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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.03, 22,982.07 and 14,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.03, 22,982.07 and 14,461.62 is: 21,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.03 : 22,982.07 = 14,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.03/22,982.07 = 14,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.03x = 22,982.07 × 14,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.03x = 332,357,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,357,963.15/15,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.84

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