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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.03, 22,983.56 and 14,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.03, 22,983.56 and 14,462.62 is: 21,580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.03 : 22,983.56 = 14,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.03/22,983.56 = 14,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.03x = 22,983.56 × 14,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.03x = 332,402,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,402,494.53/15,403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.33

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