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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.03, 22,985.05 and 14,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.03, 22,985.05 and 14,463.62 is: 21,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.03 : 22,985.05 = 14,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.03/22,985.05 = 14,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.03x = 22,985.05 × 14,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.03x = 332,447,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,447,028.88/15,404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.82

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