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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.10, 23,138.55 and 14,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.10, 23,138.55 and 14,853.30 is: 22,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.10 : 23,138.55 = 14,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.10/23,138.55 = 14,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.10x = 23,138.55 × 14,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.10x = 343,683,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,683,824.72/15,404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.19

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